Birch tar oil

Product Description

Birch tar oil is extracted from the bark of a birch tree by the process of destructive distillation. Birch tar oil is known for its medicinal properties. It color ranges from dark brown to orange, and it is a viscous and thick liquid. The oil has a pungent and balsamic odor.
 
Birch Oil Basic information
Product Name: Birch Oil
Synonyms: BIRCH TAR OIL;birchtaroil,empyreumatic;Birchtaroil,rectified;essentialoilofbirchwood;Oils,birch-tar;oils,whitebirch;oilwhitebirch;oleumrusci
CAS: 8001-88-5

Product Categories: A-BFlavors and Fragrances;Alphabetical Listings;Essential Oils;Flavors and Fragrances
Mol File: Mol File
 
 
Birch Oil Chemical Properties
bp  175 °C(lit.)
 
density  1.135 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
FEMA  2154
refractive index  n20/D 1.538(lit.)
 
Fp  185 °F
 
EPA Substance Registry System Oils, birch-tar(8001-88-5)
 
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36
WGK Germany  3
 
RTECS  DW3000000
 
Hazardous Substances Data 8001-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data)