Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Flavor
- Flavor Family
- Flavor Ingredient Class
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Country of Origin
- Western Australia
- CAS No.
- 84787-70-2, 8006-87-9
- Product Families
- Process
Steam-distilled in our Albany distillery
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Background
- Rich in history and character, Indian sandalwood oil is one of the most valuable ancient oils in existence. Its versatility has been used for centuries across fragrance, aromatherapy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The novel benefits of Indian sandalwood are now being proven through research that shows the ingredient has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tyrosinase, anti-MMP and antioxidant properties.
- Known as the ‘king of woods’, this precious species has a long and sacred history. For thousands of years, it has been used as traditional medicine or to calm the mind with its distinctive woody scent. Even Cleopatra is said to have known of its antioxidant and moisturizing properties, using sandalwood as a fragrance and an ingredient in her cosmetics. Kings and ancient cultures prized sandalwood, along with gold and jade, for its ability to elevate mere mortals to godly status. In ancient Egypt, sandalwood oil was used in burning rituals to venerate their gods, while Hindu priests made an Indian sandalwood paste to decorate the icons of deities.
- It is estimated that around 90% of Indian sandalwood is sourced from illegally harvested means. At Quintis, our sandalwood is ethically grown and traceable throughout the product's lifecycle. In 1792, the Sultan of Mysore declared Santalum album trees to be crown property. No commoner could grow sandalwood trees themselves, a ban that would remain in place until 2002. Today, whilst individuals can grow the trees, it is still illegal to cut and harvest the wood from a sandalwood tree unless permission has been granted by the Indian government. Global supply has dwindled whilst market demand has continued to grow, creating a surge in pricing and illegal black-market industry. It is estimated that 90% of Indian sandalwood in the marketplace is sourced from illegally harvested wood in India and Indonesia, with much of it obtained from lower-quality immature trees. Adulteration is rife with unscrupulous traders combining sandalwood products with other wood types and secretly passing it off as authentic Indian sandalwood. Poaching and over-harvesting now threaten the survival of a species. Indian Sandalwood is on the verge of extinction, placed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. We are proud to have pioneered the establishment of Indian sandalwood plantations to secure this precious species’ future.
- At Quintis, we specialize in the management, harvesting, and distillation of authentic, ethically grown Indian sandalwood oil, supplying oil to British Pharmacopeia standards. We never use growth hormones or stimulants, ensuring our products are 100% natural. We are proud to supply Indian sandalwood oil that is COSMOS Approved and meets British Pharmacopeia standards.
- Product Benefits
For end consumer:
- Multifunctional active ingredient
- Calms and relaxes the mind
- Improves sleep quality
- Increases alertness and focus
- Reduces signs of aging and brightens skin
- Reduces the appearance of acne
- Reduces the effects of pollution, UV and blue light
- Functional fragrance
For forumlators:
- High oxidative stability and compatibility
- Waterless / anhydrous ingredients
- Easy miscibility and emulsification ability
- Broad usage levels of 0.1 - 2.0% w/w
- Benefits of Sandalwood
- Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years to calm the mind and relieve anxiety, and reduce signs of aging and skin inflammation. It has spiritual significance and is said to bring devotees closer to god, and acts as a fixative in fragrances, ensuring they last longer on the skin. Sandalwood is a proven relaxant, decreasing anxiety, calming the nervous system, and assisting with better quality sleep. Its benefits are realized upon inhalation of the sweet woody fragrance or when absorbed through the skin.
- Today, modern science not only supports traditional beliefs but reveals new ways to experience sandalwood’s benefits. Research into sandalwood and the ways in which it can heal both mind and body is ongoing, both within our business and the industry in general. Without a doubt, our continual quest to share knowledge will uncover new possibilities. We look forward to finding new ways of bringing the benefits of sandalwood to the world.
- Sandalwood is treasured for its medicinal and healing properties - and has been for centuries. Today, ongoing research is unearthing even more unique benefits, which can be applied in a variety of ways.
- Skin Treatments: Indian sandalwood oil is also known as Santalum album oil or East Indian Sandalwood Oil (EISO). It is one of the first recorded cosmetic ingredients, used by Cleopatra over 2,000 years ago and Queen Elizabeth 400 years ago. In the 6th century, Varahamihira, an ancient Hindu astronomer and polymath, wrote a famous encyclopedic text called Brihat Samhita where he recorded 1,820 cosmetic formulations containing sandalwood. In the Tang dynasty (618-907), literature shows the use of sandalwood as a cosmetic ingredient in myriad formulations. Indian sandalwood oil is still used today to create healthier, brighter and younger-looking skin. Numerous studies prove its efficacy in a number of key areas.
- Reduce the Effects of Pollution: Pollution causes a chain reaction of dermatological events. Its noxious gasses activate skin cell receptors to produce cytokines and chemokines, causing systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. This damages collagen, which in turn stimulates cortisone production, exacerbating inflammation. Indian Sandalwood oil’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidation properties can potentially help prevent skin damage in the first instance, and repair any damage that has already occurred in the second.
- Reduce Signs of Aging: As skin ages it naturally produces cortisol, which increases inflammation of the skin tissue. Indian sandalwood oil is reported to block the activity of crucial inflammatory enzymes while stimulating the activity of a deactivating enzyme. A clinical trial of the in-vitro anti-inflammatory impacts of sandalwood oil revealed startling results: over 75% of the pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis showed a 50% improvement in visual symptoms upon applying a formulation containing sandalwood oil. Collagen is a major protein in the skin connective tissue, essential for maintaining the shape and texture of skin. Antioxidant proteins help to protect collagen from oxidation – a major cause of wrinkles and lack of skin firmness. Indian sandalwood oil is believed to ‘supercharge’ the production of proteins that stop the oxidation process and reverse associated damage. Dark spots and pigmentation or sunspots are another major sign of aging skin caused by an over-production of melanin. Sandalwood oil reportedly inhibits the major enzymes producing melanin, reducing discolouration and brightening the skin.
- Increase Alertness & Focus: A study observing the physiological and mental/emotional impact of sandalwood discovered that whilst the oil acts as a relaxant physically, it is a stimulant behaviourally. The greater the decrease in systolic blood pressure, the higher the subjective rating of alertness. The same study shows that fragrance molecules positively interact with glutamate receptors in the brain, which play an important role in learning and memory.
- Repairs Damage Caused by UV & Blue Light: Whilst Indian Sandalwood oil does not block UV or blue light emitted by digital screens, it does help repair the damage, inflammation and skin pigmentation caused post-exposure.
- Relax & be Mindful: Sandalwood has a long history of use in meditation, yoga and worship for its ability to clear the mind. Sandalwood oil is also used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of calm, relieving anxiety and tension. It is a proven relaxant, decreasing anxiety and calming the nervous system, and assisting with better quality sleep. Its benefits are realized upon inhalation of the sweet woody fragrance or when absorbed through the skin. According to studies, the alpha-santalol in sandalwood oil relaxes and sedates the nervous system. It is reported to act in a similar way to anti-anxiety medication, interacting with receptors in the brain that regulate anxiety. Relaxation methods include using sandalwood oil in a diffuser, burning the oil, using sandalwood incense sticks or a massage oil.
- Manage Emotional Eating: Emotional eating generally occurs when people turn to food as a way of dealing with uncomfortable emotions. Studies show that inhaling sandalwood oil causes a reaction with brain receptors, eliciting feelings of calm and suppressing negative emotions, thereby reducing the desire to eat. As muscles in the body relax, digestion improves.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Format
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Product Applications
Applications include:
- Aromatherapy
- Personal care
- Fragrance
- Incense
Ingredient for the following:
- Perfumes
- Cosmetics
- Flavor
- Dermatology
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear pale yellow to yellow-brown slightly viscous liquid, Clear, slightly viscous liquid.
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Composition
- Test Parameter
- Solubility
Solubility (at 20°C, in 70% (V/V) ethanol): 1 volume of sandalwood oil shall not require more than 5 volumes of 70 ethanol to give a clear solution.
- Odor Profile
- Top note: sweet, creamy, and diffuse.
- Heart note: lactonic, slight hay, woody, sweet.
- Base: woody, slightly spicy.
- True sandalwood character with creaminess sustained throughout the whole chord; dry-down is tenacious, sweet, and woody.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Relative Density (at 20°C) | 0.968 - 0.983 | — | ISO 279 |
| Refractive index (at 20°C) | 1.503 - 1.509 | — | ISO 280 |
| Optical Rotation (at 20°C) | - 21.0 to - 12.0 | — | ISO 592 |
| Ester Value | max. 10 | — | ISO 709 |
| Flash Point | 140.0 | °C | AS 2106.4 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha-santalol | 41 - 55 | % | — |
| Beta-santalol | 16 - 24 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Z-a-santalol | 41.0 - 55.0 | % | ISO 7609 |
| Z-ß-santalol | 16.0 - 24.0 | % | ISO 7609 / ISO 11024 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Operating Parameters
- S album (ISO Specification 3518:2002 (4.10): Shimadzu GC2010Plus with an AOC-20i Autosampler
- Injector: 250.0°C, Split 1:50; Column: Rtx-1, 30m x 0.25mm x 0.25um
- Carrier Gas: Hydrogen @ 67.2cm/sec
- Detector: FID, 250.0°C
- Temperature program: 70.0°C (10min), 2.0°C/min to 220.0°C (5min)
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years, 5 Years
- Storage and Shelf Life Information
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from moisture, sources of ignition and direct sunlight. Temperatures should range from between 0°C and 40°C. Keep closed when not in use.
- Stainless steel or aluminum flasks with LDPE stoppers and tamper-proof seals.
- A minimum of 5 years when stored in recommended storage conditions.