Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Variety: Betula pendula R.
Manufacturer:
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Just because Birch Tar is mostly used in very small amounts doesn't mean we can't find the most beautiful example of the material. Far too often perfumers seek the lowest cost birch tar but at Fraterworks we consider that every material must be truly exquisite to be used in our fragrances and bases and sold to our clients and customers. And so we present this marvellous product from Payan Bertrand.
Payan Bertrand's rectified Birch Tar from Finland is a model of good behaviour. It sits smoothly in a blend with absolutely no unwanted meaty or fishy notes that so often mar lower-quality versions of this natural.
Because of the strength and cost of this birch tar we also offer it at 10% dilution in natural triethyl citrate which means it is still compatible with natural perfumery. Even at 10% dilution this oil is still very strong, so we suggest diluting further to 1% where its effect is still noticeable (as evidenced in our Aventus demonstration formula below).
If you prefer something a little easier to dose and historically interesting, you might like our wonderful recreation of classic birch tar oil from the 19th century Bouleau Pyrogene 1840.
We are also offering our signature Birch Tar Clear oil which is IFRA compliant, low colour and more refined.
Origin: Finland
Part: Bark
Process: Distillation followed by rectification
Warning: This is a raw material for the manufacture of perfumes. Do not consume. Do not apply directly to skin. Keep out of reach of children.
Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Payan Bertrand.
Appearance: Orange-red liquid
Longevity: Lasts > 24 hours on a smelling strip
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 0.1%
IFRA 49: 0.1%
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Demonstration Formula
Fraterworks demonstration formulas give you real-world examples of how our products are used. See the complete index.
Aventus Vintage — Fruity Chypre
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Customer Reviews
As a Canadian with a lifetime of wilderness experience and ongoing exposure to many varieties of wood fire smoke, I can say that this is a truly exceptional product in terms of its expression of characteristically acrid, creosote-like, tarry-charred burnt wood -- with none of the undesirable facets (as another reviewer also notes). Those unfamiliar with wood smoke materials should know that this is definitely not the scent of a burning campfire -- for that you need Payan Bertrand's equally exceptional rectified cade, which Jamie also thankfully carries! Ideally, get them both if you're not so familiar and you will immediately perceive their similarities and differences.
Despite initial skepticism about the “absolutely no unwanted meaty or fishy notes” claim, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it truly lives up to its promise. The scent is delightful and blends wonderfully. It creates a pleasing smoky, slightly woody aroma. My first impression is that it is slightly less potent than the regular version (the one with the fish note), but I prefer it this way as it doesn’t overpower the blend. Kudos for sourcing this exceptional birch tar.
General Disclaimer
(a) Vegan labelling: Where the word “vegan” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any animal products to products marked vegan. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used animal additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked vegan “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.
(b) Natural labelling: Where the word “natural” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any synthetic additives to products marked natural. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used synthetic additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked natural “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.
(c) Documentation: We provide the information contained in each document you obtain from us (including but not limited to SDS, IFRA certificate, COA, TDS, EU Allergens, and any other regulatory document) “as is” and make no representation as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to a document you obtain from us. You purchase and use a document or documents at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of a document you obtain from us is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a document you obtain from us.
(d) Demonstration formulas: Demonstration formulas are provided as a guide only. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to the formula. You access and use the formula at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of the formula is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a formula.
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Regulations
DisclaimerAll of our products are compliant with EU 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases contain prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.
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IFRA Conformity
All of our bases can be used in products requiring conformity with the latest IFRA standards. Fraterworks is an official member of IFRA and the FFAANZ.
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Nitro Musks
Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.