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Bio Silver Fir Needles Essential Oil (Abies Alba)
Bio Silver Fir Needles Essential Oil (Abies Alba)
Steam-Distilled Silver Fir Needle Essential Oil
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The Silver Fir is an evergreen native to the high altitude forests of northern Europe. There it is widely used as a Christmas tree. The Abies genus is the largest tree. The needles are silvery white, which gives it its name. It is a tree that lives more than 600 years and is capable of surviving extreme temperatures and lack of solar radiation.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Abies alba
- Family: Pinaceae
- Common name: European Silver Fir
- Plant part: Needles
- Extraction method: Steam distillation
- Appearance: Light-yellow liquid
- Country of origin: United States, according to the existing specification
- Supplier perfumery note: Base; confirm by olfactory evaluation
- Documentation: Current batch GC/MS, allergen declaration, SDS and IFRA certificate required
Aromatic Profile
Dry, woody and earthy with a cool coniferous forest character.
- Aromatic family: Coniferous, woody, earthy, dry
- Supplier note: Base
- Character: Forest-like and grounding
Formulation & Usage
No batch composition is supplied. Fir-needle essential-oil composition can vary, so constituent and allergen levels must come from the actual GC/MS.
- Use the current IFRA category limit for fragranced products.
- Do not infer a universal dermal maximum from the botanical name.
- Add at the coolest practical phase and protect from heat, light and air.
- Assess oxidation, odour and packaging compatibility in the finished formulation.
Applications
Aromatherapy & Perfumery
- Coniferous forest accords
- Woody and resinous fragrance blends
- Diffuser products following supplier directions
Candles & Soap
- Aromatic wax products
- Soap and rinse-off fragrance systems
Cosmetic Fragrance
- Carefully diluted body and skincare products where permitted by IFRA and safety assessment
Safety
- Do not apply undiluted to skin and do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished product.
- Use only within the applicable current IFRA category limit.
- Oxidised essential oil may increase sensitisation risk; store tightly closed and protected from heat and light.
- The existing pregnancy, epilepsy, infant and elderly warnings should be checked against current supplier safety documentation.
- For medically sensitive users or children, seek qualified professional guidance.
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