boswellia serrata wood tar oil

Boswellia serrata wood tar oil is a natural fragrance extract derived from the wood of the Boswellia serrata tree. It appears as a viscous substance possessing a distinctive smoky, resinous, and balsamic aroma profile. Known by trivial names such as Salai ext, choya loban, frankincense wood tar oil, and olibanum wood tar oil, this material is valued for its unique olfactory properties in perfumery. The oil is primarily sourced through steam distillation or destructive distillation of Boswellia serrata wood, a species native to India. It is associated with the scientific compound entry at PubChem for detailed chemical information. This extract serves as an ingredient in fragrance formulations rather than flavor applications.

Boswellia serrata wood tar oil originates from the heartwood of the Boswellia serrata tree, a species traditionally found in dry regions of India. The oil captures the characteristic smoky and balsamic aromas of the wood tar component. Its primary application is as a fragrance agent in perfumery and personal care products, contributing depth and woody balsamic nuances to complex scent compositions. Regulatory bodies such as IFRA (Global) provide guidelines for its safe usage in fragrances, although it is not recommended for flavor or food use according to these standards. The oil’s usage in formulations is guided by internationally recognized safety assessments to ensure appropriate concentration levels and consumer safety.

Boswellia serrata wood tar oil demonstrates solubility in alcohol but is insoluble in water, indicating its suitability for integration into alcohol-based fragrance vehicles commonly used in perfumery. The characteristic smoky, resinous, and balsamic odor is retained within these formulations. Its viscous nature and hydrophobic behavior influence both fragrance dispersion and stability in finished products. These properties facilitate its use as a base note ingredient, imparting lasting woody and smoky facets. The absence of classified hazards under OSHA HCS standards and the lack of detailed toxicity data suggest cautious formulation, with reliance on standard fragrance safety frameworks such as IFRA recommended practices.

Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for boswellia serrata wood tar oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

boswellia serrata wood tar oil

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