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Oils, olibanum 

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Description

The oil, obtained by steam distillation of the trees B. carterii Birdw. and other Boswellia species, has a balsamic, slightly citrine odor. Olibanum oil and olibanum resinoid are obtained from frankincense, which is a gum resin collected from the bark of the tree Boswellia carteri Birdw. or Boswellia frereana Birdw. (Burseraceae) growing in Arabia and Somalia. The resinoid is produced by solvent extraction, and steam distillation gives the oil, which is a pale yellow, slightly viscous liquid wi

Characteristics

0.870 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

140 °C(lit.)

47 °C

n20/D 1.4780(lit.)

Safety Information

UN 1993 3/PG 3

3

R10

S16

H226

Oils, olibanum Use and Manufacturing

frankincense (Boswellia thurifera) is described as anti-inflammatory and a mild antiseptic that brings relief to dry and sensitive skins and helps heal all types of wounds. Its astringent properties are said to help balance oily or overactive skin. This is one of the oldest essential oils in use, and dates back to ancient egypt. olibanum oil is a fragrance component. It is astringent with slight anti-inflammatory properties.

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