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IFRA limits, the 26 most common
The 26 Fragrance Allergens and their (suggested) limit in the final product.
These data only refers to Category 4: Hydroalcoholic Products applied to unshaved skin (includes aqueous based, alcoholic based and hydroalcoholic) like Cologne, Eau de Cologne, Eau de Parfum or Parfum.
Lanxess acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
LANXESS signs contract to acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
Petitgrain destilación en Paraguay
El Petitgrain es el extracto natural obtenido por la destilación al vapor de las hojas, de las ramas y de los frutos inmaduros de la naranja amarga (Citrus Aurantium var. Amara) . Generalmente alrededor del 70% del producto empleado en la industria del perfume y de la cosmética procede del Paraguay, donde la materia prima ha desarrollado una considerable adaptabilidad al ambiente paraguayo.
The Future of Frankincense (workshop)
Monday March 15th, Wednesday March 17th, Thursday March 18th 2021
Ambregris History
The ambergris is an initially waxy, soft mass in the intestine of the sperm whale, which it forms after mechanical injury by the horn jaws of squid (Sepia officinalis) and squid (Teuthida), its preferred food. The ambergris serves as an antibiotic wound closure in which the indigestible suture components are embedded.
Petitgrain distillation in Paraguay
Petitgrain is the natural extract obtained from the steam distillation of the leaves, branches and unripe fruits of the bitter orange tree (Citrus Aurantium, var. Amara).Generally about 70% of the product used in the perfume and cosmetics industry comes from Paraguay, where the raw material has developed a remarkable adaptability to the Paraguayan environment.
Extraction Techniques
This article briefly summarizes the main extraction techniques and the relative methods to obtain odors from plants. From the ancient techniques to the most advanced ones of our days.
The chemistry of Cherry, smell and flavor
The imitation of cherry aroma is very frequently and erroneously set in a similar way to that of black cherry as it exceeds the dosage of bitter almond (benzoic aldehyde).