guaiacum officinale wood extract

Guaiacum officinale wood extract is a natural extract obtained from the wood of the guaiac tree, scientifically known as Guaiacum officinale L., belonging to the family Zygophyllaceae. This brownish resinous extract exhibits characteristic woody sensory notes, both in odor and flavor, imparting a rich guaiacwood aroma. Known under several synonyms, including pock wood extract and guaiacwood extract, it is utilized in various cosmetic and flavor formulations. The extract is documented under PubChem (SID 135291194) and sourced primarily from the heartwood of Guaiacum officinale. Its natural origin and distinctive sensory profile make it a valued ingredient for perfuming and skin conditioning applications.

Guaiacum officinale wood extract is derived from the guaiac tree native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas. The extract imparts a woody character widely used in flavor and fragrance industries, including perfuming agents and flavorings in foods and beverages. Beyond its aromatic qualities, it also serves in skin conditioning formulations in cosmetic products. The extract's uses are recognized by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) in the United States, with FEMA number 2533, reflecting its approval for flavor applications. Its inclusion in cosmetic formulations follows guidelines consistent with the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Code of Practice (Global).

Guaiacum officinale wood extract presents as a resinous substance with a pronounced woody aroma and flavor. Its complex mixture includes sesquiterpenes and other volatile compounds responsible for its characteristic sensory profile. The extract is stable under standard formulation conditions, and its woody odor intensity remains consistent at high purity levels, such as 100%. Its physical properties, including solubility and volatility, allow effective incorporation into both aqueous and lipid-based cosmetic and flavor systems. The extract exhibits no significant hazard classifications according to OSHA standards, supporting its safe use within recommended concentrations in products.

	guaiacum officinale l. wood extract
Pubchem (sid):	135291194

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Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	70.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	760.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	4.00000
fruit ices:		-	4.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	8.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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guaiacum officinale l. wood extract

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