Guaiac Wood Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Guaiac Wood Oil is a soft, smoky, woody and slightly rosy essential oil steam distilled from the wood and sawdust of Bulnesia sarmientoi, a tree from the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay and Argentina. It is a thick, semi-solid oil used mainly in perfumery as a warm, smoky base note and fixative, and in soaps and cosmetics.
Arizone International supplies Guaiac Wood Oil for perfumers, fragrance houses, soap and cosmetic manufacturers, and aromatherapy brands.
About Guaiac Wood
The oil is often called "guaiacwood" because the wood resembles true guaiacum (lignum vitae), although it comes from a different tree. Bulnesia sarmientoi, also known as palo santo in Paraguay (not to be confused with Bursera graveolens, the palo santo of Peru and Ecuador), grows in the dry forests of the Gran Chaco. Its wood is extremely hard and heavy. The oil is distilled from wood chips and sawdust, often from timber industry waste.
Because of concerns about overharvesting, Bulnesia sarmientoi was listed in CITES Appendix II. The oil and wood can be traded, but exports require proper CITES documentation.
Aroma and Composition
- GuaiolA sesquiterpene alcohol that is the main component, often 25% to 40%.
- BulnesolAnother major sesquiterpene alcohol.
- Alpha-Guaiene and Alpha-BulneseneContributing woody notes.
The scent is soft, smoky, woody and balsamic, with a gentle rose-like and tea-like nuance. Guaiac wood oil often solidifies at room temperature and must be gently warmed before use.
Applications
- Perfumery, as a smoky, woody base note and fixative
- Rose accords, where it adds a soft, tea-rose nuance
- Oriental, oud-type and woody fragrances
- Soaps and personal care products
- Incense and home fragrance
- Guaiyl acetate production, a derivative used in perfumery
Blending Tips
Guaiac wood blends well with rose, geranium, sandalwood, vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli, frankincense, labdanum and vanilla. It is often used to add depth and smoky warmth to oud-type accords.
Safety and Dilution
Guaiac Wood Oil is generally regarded as mild, but it should always be diluted before skin contact. A patch test is recommended. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children. Not for internal use.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Bulnesia sarmientoi)
- Guaiol and bulnesol content by gas chromatography
- Congealing point, specific gravity and refractive index
- Aroma evaluation
- CITES documentation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. If solidified, warm gently in a water bath before use.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Guaiac wood oil is usually solid at room temperature, so melt it gently in a warm water bath and mix before weighing. It is a classic partner for rose and oud accords, adding a smooth, smoky, tea-like depth to the finished blend.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and perfumery materials, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Guaiac Wood Oil with COA, GC reports, CITES documentation and full export paperwork.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Paraguay
- Shelf Life
- 36 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Perfumery, as a smoky, woody base note and fixative
- Rose accords, where it adds a soft, tea-rose nuance
- Oriental, oud-type and woody fragrances
- Soaps and personal care products
- Incense and home fragrance
- Guaiyl acetate production, a derivative used in perfumery
Compliance
Guaiac Wood Oil is rich in guaiol and bulnesol, sesquiterpene alcohols that make it thick and often solid. Gentle warming makes it liquid again.
It is sometimes called palo santo in Paraguay, but it comes from Bulnesia sarmientoi and is different from the palo santo of Peru and Ecuador.
Yes. Bulnesia sarmientoi is listed in CITES Appendix II, so international trade needs proper CITES paperwork.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Guaiac Wood Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Guaiac Wood Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Guaiac Wood Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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