Robertet Frankincense Somalia EO 100% Organic
- CAS Number
- 8050-07-5
- INCI Name
- Boswellia Carterii Oil
- Chemical Family
- Essential Oils
Frankincense is better known as the king of essential oils. This is due to the recognizable aroma and may potential health benefits. Those benefits may include promoting joint health, digestive function, and lung support. The essential oil is obtained by distillation and resinoids by extraction using volatile solvents. Frankincense is harvested throughout the year, and are grown on small twisted trees that range from 3-6 meters in height, though they can grow to a height of up to 10 meters. The trees are native to Southern Saudi Arabia, northern Yemen, western Oman, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan. The best quality of frankincense comes from Somalia, and is used by the Catholic church and the Popes.Key AttributesScent is described to be woody, slightly conifer, fresh, camphorated, spicy, peppery, citrusy, resinous, balsamicUsed as a fumigatory to fight asthma and catarrhal bronchitisHas antiseptic, astringent, and regenerative propertiesEssential oil is used for energizing massages of joints and muscles, and even sometimes for respiratory infections
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
Product Families
- Aroma Ingredients
- Essential Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fragrance
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Organic, Plant-Based; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Organic; Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Pale yellow to pale amber greenish
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Storage Condition
Store at cool temperature (less than 18 degrees celcius), protected from air and light for 24 months in its original sealed container.
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- Essential Oil
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Fragrance
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | 40 / 104 | °C / °F | Closed Cup Method |
| Optical Rotation | -20.00 – +20.00 | Degree | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.4600 - 1.4800 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20/20°C) | 0.8500 - 0.8900 | — | — |
