Oils, copaiba

Copaiba (balsam) oils are obtained by steam distillation of the exudates (balsam) from the trunks of several species of Copaifera L. (Caesalpiniaceae), a genus of trees growing in the Amazon basin where some 10 t of balsam are collected annually. Suitable species are Copaifera officinalis (Jacq.) L., Copaifera langsdorffii Desf., Copaifera multijuga Hayne, and so on. They are colorless to light yellow liquidswith the characteristic odor of the corresponding balsams and an aromatic, slightly bit

It is obtained by steam distillation of the balm exuded from the trunk of the leguminous plant Copaifera guibortiann L. which grows in South America.

In varnishes, paints, lacquer; for restoration of oil paintings.As frangrance or odor fixative in soaps, shampoo, lotions, perfumes.