SANDALWOOD OIL

Specifications:
Botanical name: Santalum album
Cultivation method: Natural grown
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part use: Leaves
Appearance: Clear, sometime mobile liquid,
Color: Yellowish colour,
Odour: Typical odour of Sandalwood Oil
Specific Gravity at 27°C: 0.963 – 0.980
Refractive Index at 27°C: 1.500 – 1.600
Optical Rotation: -20° to -15°
Main Constituents: Cis a – santalol from 40-42%, Cis beta – santalol from 12% to 20%
Shelf life: Min 5 years

PLANT DESCRITIONS:

The term ‘sandalwood’ refers to several species of trees, genus name Santalum. There are species of sandalwood native to Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Australia …

Of the many varieties of sandalwood, Vietnam sandalwood (Santalum album) is the most prized. It holds the highest concentration of a-santalol and b-santalol, the chemical compounds responsible for sandalwood’s luxurious woody-floral scent. It’s b-santalol that also makes Indian sandalwood essential oil a powerful antiseptic.

While sandalwood is sometimes harvested for the wood itself, its most precious product is sandalwood essential oil.

To make sandalwood essential oil, sandalwood roots and heartwood (the dense, inner part of the tree’s trunk) are turned into a powder, which is then processed by steam distillation to extract the essential oil.

In the wild, it takes at least 7 years for a sandalwood tree to start producing scented heartwood. Most sandalwood trees are left to mature for at least 15 to 20 years before they are harvested, which allows the valuable heartwood to grow to a larger size.

Sandalwood trees are hemi-parasitic, meaning they can only grow when attached to a suitable host tree, which they rely on for water and nutrients. 

The roots, as well as the trunk are valuable, so a sandalwood tree is usually uprooted when it comes time for harvest, with additional processes to separate the sandalwood from the wood of its host tree.

SANDALWOOD OIL SPECIFICATION:
Appearance: Clear, sometime mobile liquid,
Color: Yellowish colour,
Odour: Typical odour of Sandalwood Oil
Specific Gravity at 27°C: 0.963 – 0.980
Refractive Index at 27°C: 1.500 – 1.600
Optical Rotation: -20° to -15°
Main Constituents: Cis a – santalol from 40-42%, Cis beta – santalol from 12% to 20%

 

 

SANDALWOOD USED 

The story of human history can be told through sandalwood. Sandalwood has been revered for its medicinal and aromatic properties for thousands of years, stretching back to a time of ancient kings and cultures.

The story of human history can be told through sandalwood. Sandalwood has been revered for its medicinal and aromatic properties for thousands of years, stretching back to a time of ancient kings and cultures.

Sandalwood has been used in religious ceremonies and traditional medicine since the pre-Christian era, and is still in high demand for (mostly) the same reasons today.

In Buddhism, sandalwood incense is burnt during prayer and meditation, revered for its ability to calm and focus the mind. Ancient Egyptians imported the wood for use in medicine, embalming and burial and for ritual burning to please the gods.

In Ayurveda, Chinese and Tibetan medical systems, sandalwood oil has been used to treat a variety of health conditions from the common cold and fever to liver and gall-bladder issues. Sandalwood is also used in aromatherapy to aid relaxation and sleep.

Aside from its use in religious ceremonies and traditional medicine, sandalwood has a long history of use in perfume, beauty and sex.

Sandalwood oil and paste has been used in Arabic and Indian perfumery for thousands of years. It’s considered an ‘oriental’ fragrance, part of a family of exotic and luxurious scents. Not only does sandalwood oil add a delicious, spicy warmth to a perfume, it’s also an impressive fixative, able to stabilise the parts of a perfume that would otherwise quickly evaporate and fade away.

With its intoxicating scent, it’s no surprise that sandalwood is also considered an aphrodisiac. It’s mentioned in ancient sanskrit poetry for its ability to ignite passion and is also used as a means to increase arousal in tantric sex.

Sandalwood oil and powder is prized for its beautifying properties. Sandalwood oil is a natural astringent, so is often used in toners, cleansers and moisturisers to manage oily skin and reduce the appearance of pores. Practitioners of Ayurveda use sandalwood oil and powder-based masks to help manage acne and dark circles under the eyes. 

WHY IS SANDALWOOD SO EXPENSIVE?

Sandalwood is expensive because demand is high and supply is low.

Traditionally, sandalwood has been harvested from wild populations. However, these wild sandalwood forests are under threat of extinction because of unsustainable harvesting practices. 

Sandalwood trees only have one life. They’re usually uprooted when harvested, which kills the tree. To produce more sandalwood, a new tree must take its place, and takes many years to grow to maturity. Wild populations of sandalwood have been harvested faster than they were naturally replenished, which is the main reason why sandalwood, particularly Indian sandalwood, came so close to extinction.

In recognition of the unsustainable approach to sandalwood harvesting, governments from around the world have put rules and regulations in place to protect their wild sandalwood forests.

Most governments have put strict limits on the amount of wild wood that can be harvested every year, which is the driving factor behind the high price of sandalwood.

Plantations have been established to help reduce reliance on wild sandalwood forests, providing an alternative, sustainable source of sandalwood.

These sustainable sandalwood farms, like the farms we rely on for Heartwood’s sandalwood, are the future of the industry. They will help ensure that future generations can enjoy the benefits of sandalwood just as the ancients did long before us.

Our Sandalwood Farm

Our sandalwood oil is distilled with quality assurance process. Owning over 1,000 hectares of sandalwood plantation and oil manufacturing plant, we are confident to distribute the finest sandalwood oil origin Vietnam. We commit to providing our customers with the purest and highest quality products which trusted and well-known to clients. Sandalwood essential oil has been used in medicinal, incense, cosmetic and aromatic application.

Our sense of smell is powerful. Smell is evocative, mood changing, perception altering.  All of which makes the world of perfume a strange and wonderful place.

 

Storage: Store in airtight containers in cool & dry place away from light & heat.

 

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Specification

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Product name

SANDALWOOD OIL

Botanical Source

 Santalum Album Wood Oil

Origin

Indonesia

Batch No.

SANDAL0524

Part use

 Wood

Method

Steam distillation

Manufacturing date

05/2024

Best before

05/2027

Cas No.

 8006-87-9

FEMA No

3005

 

No

Parameter

Specifications

01

Appearance

Clear, sometime mobile liquid, yellowish colour, Typical odour of Sandalwood Oil

02

Identification

Sandalwood Oil

03

Solubility

Soluble in alcohol and other Organic solvents & Insoluble in water

04

Specific Gravity at 27°C

0.963 – 0.980

05

Refractive Index at 27°C

1.500 – 1.600

06

Optical Rotation

-20° to -15°

07

Main Constituents

Cis a – santalol from 40-42%
Cis beta – santalol from 12% to 20%

Shelf life: 36 months from date of manufacture.

Storage: Store in airtight containers in cool & dry place away from light & heat.

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

 

MSDS

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006)
Product name: Sandalwood Oil
Number: SANDAL0524

 

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.
Product name: Sandalwood Oil
Manufacturer/Supplier: Australia Natural Products
Add: SE 51, 2 Mayfair Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia
Emergency telephone: +61 452101623
Email: [email protected]

 
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
Definition/Botanical Origin: The Sandalwood Oil is 100% pure & natural, obtained by steam distillation of the wood/chips of Santalum Album Wood Oil original from Indonesia.
Composition: Sandalwood Oil 100% pure & natural
CAS No: 8006-87-9
FEMA: 3005
INCI Name: Santalum Album Wood Oil

 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is not hazardous. Not dangerous for the environment.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
 

 

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Ingestion:  Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.
Other: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Extinguishing media  Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.
Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.
 

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                   
Personal precautions:  Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.     
Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations.

 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.
Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.
Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.
Fire protection:  Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.
Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.
Hand protection:  Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.
Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.
Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling.

 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
Appearance: Clear, sometime mobile liquid,
Color: Yellowish colour,
Odour: Typical odour of Sandalwood Oil
Specific Gravity at 27°C: 0.850 – 0.950
Refractive Index at 27°C: 1.480 – 1.530
Main Constituents: Cis a – santalol from 40-42%, Cis beta – santalol from 12% to 20%
Flash point: above 90°C
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and other Organic solvents & Insoluble in water

 

 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.
Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.
Decomposition:  Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed.

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
According to current information, not classed as hazardous to health in normal industrial use.

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Biodegradability:  Data not available
Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.

 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
Shipping by road (ADR/RID): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by air (IATA): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by sea (IMDG): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
UN number: not regulated
UN proper shipping name: not regulated
Transportation hazard class: not regulated
Label: Sandalwood Oil

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC
Hazards: Harmful
Symbols: n/a
Risk Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Safety Phrases: If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container / label 

 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.
Cosmetics Directive – 7th Amendment – Not Restricted
Check maximum usage levels for skin care products.
 
PACKAGING:

Type

Suitability

Glass

Yes

Lacquer lined steel/tin

Yes

Aluminum

Yes

HPPE

Yes

 
SHELF LIFE:
Best before of 5 years from the date of manufacturing.
 
Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.
In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.
 
The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user’s responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use. 

 

GC/MS

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
No: 01/2024/SAND

 

Product name

SANDALWOOD OIL

INCI name

Santalum Album Wood Oil

Origin

Vietnam

Batch No.

SAND0124

Manufacturer date

01/2024

Expiry date

01/2029

Cas No.

8006-87-9

FEMA No

3005

 

No

Specifications

Standards

Results

01

Appearance

Clear, sometime mobile liquid, yellowish colour, Typical odour of Sandalwood Oil

Complied

02

Identification

Sandalwood Oil

Complied

03

Solubility

Soluble in alcohol and other Organic solvents & Insoluble in water

Complied

04

Specific Gravity at 27°C

0.963 – 0.980

0.969

05

Refractive Index at 27°C

1.500 – 1.600

1.503

06

Optical Rotation

-20° to -15°

-19°

07

Main Constituents

Cis a – santalol from 40-42%
Cis beta – santalol from 12% to 20%

41%

18%

08

Conclusion

Comply all of the standards for Sandalwood Oil

Storage: In a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light.

Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of  children.