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Bio Ironbark Essential Oil (Eucalyptus Staigeriana)
Bio Ironbark Essential Oil (Eucalyptus Staigeriana)
Sweet, fresh and lemony Australian eucalyptus oil with fruity and softly woody nuances.
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Ironbark essential oil is obtained from the distillation of a rare type of eucalyptus found only in Australia, known as Eucalyptus Staigeriana. It has a woody fruity aroma, with a lemony undertone. It is rich in aldehydes that can be irritating to the skin, it is recommended not to exceed 1% in skin care formulations.
It has antiseptic properties, used to relieve the respiratory system, eliminates bad odors, relieves persistent cough, is relaxing. Natural deodorizing.
Its main contents are:
- Limonene: 32%
- Neral: 12%
- Terpinolene: 9%
- Paracymene: 6%
- 1,8 cineole: 6%
- Linalool: 3%
- Alpha-phellandrane: 3%
- Nerol: 2%
- Terpinene-4-ol: 2%
- Neryl acetate: 2%
Specifications
- Botanical name: Eucalyptus staigeriana
- Botanical family: Myrtaceae
- Part used: Leaves
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: Australia
- Appearance: Pale yellow, according to the client description
- Perfumery note: Middle
- Aromatic character: Sweet, fresh, fruity, lemony and softly woody
- Leave-on skincare guidance: Maximum 1% under the stricter client guidance
- Documentation: Confirm identity, composition, allergens and limits against the current batch COA, SDS, GC/MS and IFRA information
Aromatic Profile
A bright lemon-eucalyptus profile with a softer fruit and wood character than a sharply medicinal cineole style.
- Dominant notes: Lemony, fresh and sweet
- Supporting notes: Fruity, woody and gently herbal
- Intensity: Medium to strong
- Perfumery position: Middle note
Formulation & Chemistry
The client supplies an indicative profile headed by limonene, neral and terpinolene, with smaller amounts of p-cymene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, alpha-phellandrene, nerol, terpinen-4-ol and neryl acetate.
Those values are supplier-listed reference data, not a substitute for the current batch GC/MS. Natural essential-oil composition varies with origin, harvest and distillation.
Supplier-Listed Indicative Components
- Limonene: 32%
- Neral: 12%
- Terpinolene: 9%
- p-Cymene: 6%
- 1,8-Cineole: 6%
- Other listed constituents: Linalool and alpha-phellandrene at 3% each; nerol, terpinen-4-ol and neryl acetate at 2% each
Formulation Guidance
- For leave-on skincare, do not exceed 1% under the stricter client guidance.
- Add during the cool-down phase where practical and minimise prolonged heat and air exposure.
- Assess fragrance, oxidation, allergen labelling and packaging compatibility in the final formula.
- Use the current batch GC/MS and IFRA information for regulatory decisions.
Applications
Perfumery
- Fresh citrus, green, aromatic and woody middle-note accords
- Functional fragrance and natural perfume compositions at a safety-assessed concentration
- Lemony lift without presenting it as grapefruit or lemon peel oil
Cosmetic Formulation
- Rinse-off body and cleansing products
- Leave-on skincare at no more than 1% under the current guidance
- Aromatic hair and scalp products after product-specific safety assessment
Safety
Always patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
- For external use only; do not ingest or use internally.
- For leave-on skincare, do not exceed 1% under the stricter client guidance.
- Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
- Oxidised essential oil may increase sensitisation risk; protect from heat, air and direct light.
- Review applicable fragrance-allergen labelling and current IFRA information.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and highly sensitive users should seek qualified guidance.
- Do not make therapeutic, antimicrobial or respiratory claims without appropriate legal and evidentiary support.
- Review the current COA, SDS and batch GC/MS before commercial formulation.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.