Opoponax Oil
Naturals Top Note CAS 8021-36-1
A sweet balsamic note with a warm amber character and a soft incense woody facet. Resinous and oriental, it adds a natural sweet depth with toffee and vanilla nuances.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Amber |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Mushroom |
| Odor Impact1 | 80 |
| Tenacity1 | 5 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8021-36-1 |
| INCI Name | Opoponax oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Opoponax Essential Oil, Bisabol Myrrh, Sweet Myrhh Oil, opoponax incolor abs MD (commiphora erythraea), Opoponax Resinoid, Commiphora Erythraea - distilled oleogum, commiphora erythraea var. glabrescens engle absolute, opoponax absolute somalia, opoponax resin absolute 50
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 73 °C |
| Density | 0.850 to 0.900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 to 1.500 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 6.923 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | amber brown semi-solid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.077 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.023 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.46 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.43 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.11 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.11 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.25 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.045 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.84 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 3.0 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 3.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 1.7 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 1.7 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
| Specification | Opoponax oil can be obtained from solvent extraction or pyrolysis. Opoponax oil obtained through pyrolysis shall be rectified according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the content of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) resulting from their use shall respect the following requirement: Benzopyrene and 1,2-Benzanthracene are to be used as markers for PAH. If used alone or in combination |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Alpha Bisabolol | 0.37 % |
| Cedrene | 0.1 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.