MSDS-Guaiacwood.pdf
Botanical Name: Bulnesia Sarmientoi Lorentz EX Common name: Lignum vitae, Guaicu Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Bulnesia
Sarmientoi Lorentz EX |
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Common name: |
Lignum
vitae, Guaicum |
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Plant
family: |
Zygophyllaceae |
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Genus: |
Bulnesia |
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Appearance/Color: |
Thick liquid having greenish brown colour |
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Odor: |
Strong
earthy aroma with vanilla and rose undertones |
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Blends With: |
Bergamot,
neroli, sandalwood, elemi, cinnamon, ylang ylang, chamomile, vanilla, jasmine
and rose |
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Origin: |
Brazil |
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Source: |
Wood |
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Method
of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Lorentz
EX are native of South
America. Trees are small and slow-growing having dense crown. The leaves are
compound, broadly oval and rounded at tip. Resin obtained from tree is used for
flavouring cakes and chewing gum. It is also added to edible oils to prevent
acidification. The resin has medicinal properties and can treat chronic
rheumatism, skin diseases, scrofula, dysmenorrhea and toothache. The wood is
hard, close-grained, tough, dense, and durable.
Guaiac wood has diuretic properties which aid body to get rid of excess water. Its anti-oxidant contents maintain healthy body cells by preventing skin damage. This property makes its wide range of applications in skin care. We prepare the purest form of Guaiac wood oil by process of steam distillation of healthy wood obtained from best grown healthy trees.
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essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
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As per NAHA guidelines, New Directions Aromatics
(NDA) does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils. It is imperative to
consult a medical practitioner before using Essential Oils for therapeutic
purposes. Pregnant and nursing women and those taking prescription drugs are
especially advised not to use this product without the medical advice of a
physician. The oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to
children, especially those under the age of 7.
Smoke of Guaiac wood is used in meditation to cleanse the
mind of negative energies accounting for its incense-like sweet aroma. The
sensualized perfume makes it most used for lightening mood and is helpful as a
stress buster. Also, it has wide usage in purifying atmosphere and driving away
evil spirits.
Guaiac wood Oil in Pharma
The wood has many medicinal
properties as mentioned in many Pharmacopoeias that owes to the presence of resin.
Both resin and the wood have stimulating and diaphoretic effects which are
imparted to Guaiac wood Oil by extraction
process called steam distillation. Guaiac wood
is efficient in treating chronic rheumatism, gouty infection,
scrofula, skin diseases, dysmenorrhea, and some uterine infections. The resin
is used for treating toothache and bringing relief in rheumatism by external
application only.
Essence of Guaiac wood
Oil
Bulnesol and Guaiol
are major constituents in Guaiac wood
Oil. It is used in nebulizer, burner, baths and inhalations to enjoy the strong
earthy aroma.
Guaiac wood oil tightens loose, and saggy skin by
contracting blood vessels and skin giving glowing and younger appearance. It
removes dullness from skin. Its diuretic properties facilitate the movement of
excess fluid. Its anti-oxidant properties fight free radicals to prevent skin
aging.
The ability of guaiac wood oil to prevent skin damage makes wide range of
applications in cosmetic preparations.
COMMON USAGE
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Aroma for spiritual feeling and mood
enlightening
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Relief from tension and anxiety
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Aphrodisiac
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Reduce fluid retention
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Prevent cell damage
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Skin enlightening
Ingredients:
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S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Bulnesol |
40 |
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2 |
Guaiol |
26.8 |
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3 |
10-epi-g Eudesmol |
2.2 |
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4 |
Guaiol isomer |
1.4 |
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5 |
Elemol |
1.2 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: No Data
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Contraindications: Not Known
Organ Specific Effects
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Skin reactions: Non- phototoxic. Showed
moderate irritation when undiluted solution was applied for rabbits
Systemic Effects
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Acute Toxicity: Non toxic
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Skin corrosion/irritation: Not determined
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Oral toxicity LD50: oral-rat >
5000 mg/kg
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Dermal toxicity: skin-rabbit >
5000 mg/kg
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Serious eye damage/irritation: Not determined
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Germ cell mutagenicity: Not determined
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Phototoxicity: Not determined
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Carcinogenicity: Per OSHA, IARC, NTP,
ACGIH, OEHHA-Prop 65, RTECS Non-carcinogenic
· Reproductive toxicity: Per OSHA, IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OEHHA-Prop 65, RTECS Non-toxic
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Biodegradability: Not determined
Ecotoxicity:
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Fish: Not determined
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Algae: Not determined
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Bacteria: Not determined
Further information: Prevent contamination of soil, ground and surface waters. Do not discharge product unmonitored into the environment.
