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Product Description
Sweet birch essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of Betula lenta. It is rich in methyl salicylate, giving a sharp, sweet wintergreen-like note.
Used at low levels in soap, balms and fresh minty fragrances. Use levels are restricted; check the IFRA certificate and SDS before formulating. Blends well with peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.
INCI Listing: Betula Lenta Bark Oil
Always dilute before use; refer to the IFRA certificate and SDS for maximum use levels.
Frequently asked questions
What is sweet birch essential oil?
It is steam distilled from the bark of the sweet birch tree, Betula lenta. It is a colourless to pale yellow oil with a sharp, sweet, wintergreen-like scent.
What does sweet birch oil smell like, and what does it blend with?
Sharp, sweet and wintergreen-like. It blends well with peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender in fresh, minty fragrances.
How much sweet birch oil can I use?
It is used at low levels and its use is restricted, so check the IFRA documents and SDS before formulating. The SDS, IFRA documents and full specification are available on request.
What pack sizes are available?
From 100 ml up to 25 kg, all priced online. For regular volumes, ask us for a bulk quote.
Specifications
| INCI Name | Betula Lenta Bark Oil |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Betula lenta |
| Plant Part | Bark |
| Country of Origin | Russia |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odour | Sharp, sweet, wintergreen-like |
| Function | Fragrance, Masking |
| Applications | Soap, Balms, Fresh minty fragrances, Men's grooming, Candles and diffusers |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Sweet birch essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of Betula lenta. It is rich in methyl salicylate, giving a sharp, sweet wintergreen-like note.
Used at low levels in soap, balms and fresh minty fragrances. Use levels are restricted; check the IFRA certificate and SDS before formulating. Blends well with peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.
INCI Listing: Betula Lenta Bark Oil
Always dilute before use; refer to the IFRA certificate and SDS for maximum use levels.
Frequently asked questions
What is sweet birch essential oil?
It is steam distilled from the bark of the sweet birch tree, Betula lenta. It is a colourless to pale yellow oil with a sharp, sweet, wintergreen-like scent.
What does sweet birch oil smell like, and what does it blend with?
Sharp, sweet and wintergreen-like. It blends well with peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender in fresh, minty fragrances.
How much sweet birch oil can I use?
It is used at low levels and its use is restricted, so check the IFRA documents and SDS before formulating. The SDS, IFRA documents and full specification are available on request.
What pack sizes are available?
From 100 ml up to 25 kg, all priced online. For regular volumes, ask us for a bulk quote.
Specifications
| INCI Name | Betula Lenta Bark Oil |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Betula lenta |
| Plant Part | Bark |
| Country of Origin | Russia |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odour | Sharp, sweet, wintergreen-like |
| Function | Fragrance, Masking |
| Applications | Soap, Balms, Fresh minty fragrances, Men's grooming, Candles and diffusers |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
