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Black Pepper Fruit Wax CO₂ Extract (Piper nigrum)
Black Pepper Fruit Wax CO₂ Extract (Piper nigrum)
Black pepper fruit wax CO₂ · Warm spice, resinous depth and solid structure
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Overview
A solid waxy CO₂ extract from dried Piper nigrum fruits, combining natural waxes with aromatic and resinous fractions.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Piper nigrum L.
- Family: Piperaceae
- Material: Black pepper fruit wax CO₂ extract
- Part used: Dried fruits/peppercorns
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
- INCI: Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Appearance: Solid wax
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
- Solubility: Oil-, alcohol- and butter-soluble; water-insoluble
- Perfumery note: Base; fixative
5–5% for solid perfume.
Aromatic Profile
Warm, dry-spicy and resinous, opening with peppery brightness before deepening into woods, balsam and faint smoke. Smoother and more persistent than a highly volatile distilled pepper oil.
Composition & Formulation
Supercritical CO₂ extraction captures a heavier wax/resin fraction alongside aromatic constituents.
- Melt with controlled indirect heat and avoid direct flame.
Applications
- Solid perfumes and fragrance pomades
- Spicy, woody, amber and chypre accords
- Anhydrous balms, sticks and solid botanical serums
- Wax-based aromatic and incense-inspired products
Blending Direction
Pairs well with citrus, cardamom, ginger, coriander, woods, patchouli, vetiver, frankincense, labdanum, vanilla, cacao and amber materials.
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Store cool, dark and tightly closed.
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