scotch pine wood/needles resinoid

Scotch pine wood/needles resinoid is a natural fragrance material obtained from the wood and needles of Pinus sylvestris, commonly known as Scotch pine. This resinoid presents as a viscous extract with a balsamic, woody odor, sometimes accompanied by fruity and black currant nuances reminiscent of a forest atmosphere. It is also known by several synonyms including bois des landes, pine norway wood/needles resinoid, and baltic redwood wood/needles resinoid. The sensory profile makes it valuable in perfumery for imparting green, herbal, and resinous notes. For authoritative chemical references, see PubChem entry for Pinus sylvestris. The resinoid derives from solvent extraction of pine wood and needles collected primarily in northern Europe and parts of the United States.

This resinoid is sourced exclusively from the biological species Pinus sylvestris, widespread across Europe and parts of North America. Its extraction from the wood and needles yields a fragrant material valued for balsamic, woody, herbal, and fern-like olfactory qualities. Applications are primarily within fragrance agents where it contributes a resiny, forest-like character. Flavor uses are limited and not recommended as it is not approved for flavoring purposes by regulatory frameworks. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) (Global) provides guidelines that address its dermal sensitization potential and specify the necessity to control peroxide levels in related Pinacea extracts to maintain safety in fragrance products.

Scotch pine wood/needles resinoid exhibits solubility in alcohol, facilitating its incorporation into solvent-based fragrance formulations. It is insoluble in water, consistent with its hydrophobic resinous nature. These properties influence its use where alcohol-soluble ingredients are preferred, enhancing its blending compatibility. The balsamic and woody odor profile remains stable within typical perfume concentrate environments. The resinoid’s physical state and chemical stability depend on controlled peroxide levels to minimize oxidative degradation, which can affect scent quality and safety. Monitoring peroxide content is critical, as outlined by IFRA standards, to ensure product integrity during formulation and storage.

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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
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Dermal sensitization
IFRA Other Specification:
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Essential oils (e.g. turpentine oil) and isolates (e.g. delta-3-carene) derived from the Pinacea family, including Pinus and Abies genera, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practicable level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 10 millimoles peroxide per liter, determined according to the FMA method, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (see Analytical Methods).
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Recommendation for scotch pine wood/needles resinoid flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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