GUIAC WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Bulnesia Sarmienti | Country of Origin | : | Paraguay, Argentina | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.96000 to 0.97500 @ 25.00 °C | Optical Rotation | : | N/A | Refrective Index | : | 1.50200 to 1.50700 @ 20.00 °c | Plant Part | : | Wood | Blend With | : | It can mix suitably with agarwood oil and sandalwood oil | CAS No | : | 8016-23-7 | Flash Point | : | 282.00 °F | Extraction Method | : | Steam distilled. |
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Description : Oil of guaiac is produced through steam distillation of a mixture of wood and sawdust from palo santo. It is sometimes incorrectly called guaiac wood concrete. It is a yellow to greenish yellow semi-solid mass.Guaiac Wood is a small tree that is also known as guayacan. Guaiac Wood is one of the hardest and most resilient woods in the world.
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Constituents : The principle constituents of the oil are guaiol (40 - 72%) and bulnesol, beta-Guaiene |
Uses : Guaiac essential oil is a very popular oil with perfumers because of its depth of aroma and fixative qualities. It can be used as a nebuliser, oil burner and also In baths or inhalation.
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Benefit : Guaiac essential oil helps the body get rid of excess water, allowing for a taut skin appearance while anti-oxidants keep body cells healthy and prevent skin damage. |
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