Pine Oil

Pinus sylvestris

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Pine Oil or Pine Needle Oil is derived from the needles of the Pinus sylvestris.

It has a familiar, fresh aroma and is known for its cleansing properties.

It is antibacterial, stimulating, cleansing and invigorating.

The oil is used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and a range of household products.

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  • Studied Properties
  • Common Uses

Studied Properties

APPEARANCE: Colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid

ODOUR: Characteristic, fresh, pine

FLASHPOINT: 42°C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY @20°: 0.860 to 0.890

REFRACTIVE INDEX @20°C: 1.460 to 1.480

Main Constituents:

α-Pinene                                            <60

β-Pinene                                            <25

Camphene                                         <5

Limonene                                          <10

Myrcene                                            <5

Pine Oil is antibacterial, stimulating, cleansing and invigorating.

Common Uses

Pine Oil is used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and a range of household products.

It is a common and familiar ingredient in cleaning products.

It is often used in air fresheners.

Pine oil is used in bath products.

It is useful in diffusers and massage blends for its fresh, cleansing properties.