Black Pepper Essential Oil | Piper Nigrum

Overview

A steam-distilled essential oil from dried Piper nigrum fruits. a clear-to-light-yellow material with a fresh, dry, intensely spicy aroma and subtle floral facets.

Specifications Black Pepper Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Piper nigrum L.
• Family: Piperaceae.
• Common names: Black Pepper; Black Peppercorn.
• Plant part: Dried fruits / peppercorns.
• Extraction method: Steam distilled.
• Perfumery note: Top to middle.

Aromatic Profile

• Primary character: Spicy, fresh and intense.
• Secondary facets: Dry, subtly floral and comforting.
• Perfumery role: Top to middle note.

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from dried fruits of Piper Nigrum.

Technical Details

• INCI: Piper Nigrum (black pepper) seed Oil
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Plant part: Dried Fruits
• Appearance: Clear to light yellow

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Perfumery and Aromatic Products

• For spicy, woody, amber, citrus and oriental-style accords.
• Use as a fresh spice accent and evaluate its intensity carefully.

Topical Formulation

• May be evaluated at a properly calculated low dilution in massage or cosmetic formulas.
• Do not use on broken skin or present the ingredient as treating inflammation, infection or other conditions.
• Run finished-product compatibility and irritation testing.

Safety & Handling

• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin.
• Patch test the finished topical product.
• Use extra caution for children, pregnancy, older adults, sensitive users, medical conditions and medication use.
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and heat and flames.