Opoponax Oil
Balsamic · CAS 8021-36-1 · 1 supplier
What it smells like
Opoponax Oil has a sweet balsamic-resinous aroma with warm spicy character, mushroom-earthy undertones, subtle animalic depth, and a distinctive broth-like richness.
At a glance
| Scent family | Balsamic |
| CAS number | 8021-36-1 |
| Uses | Creates warm oriental accords in fine fragrances, adds sweet balsamic lift to chypre compositions, provides natural fixative effects in incense and woody blends. |
| Typical usage | 0.63% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 112 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Clear yellow liquid |
| INCI name | COMMIPHORA ERYTHRAEA RESIN OIL |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.077% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.023% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.46% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 0.43% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.11% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.11% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.11% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.11% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.25% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.88% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.88% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.045% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 0.84% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 3% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 3% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 1.7% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 1.7% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 1 supplier, from $6.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Payan Bertrand | from $6.95 | View → |
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