Cetalox (Fir)

Cetalox (Fir) is a fragrance for use in perfume, cosmetics, soap, candles and air fresheners. Unfortunately, this product is currently not available, see also availability issues.

Attention!

Before purchasing, read all the information below and the general product information.
Not intended for use in food, vape liquids or other internal use.
Intended to be mixed with other fragrances: on its own the scent can be dull or even unpleasant.
Do not use undiluted on the skin: it is a raw material, not a finished product.

Use

Cetalox (Fir) has a warm amber fragrance. The scent is quite strong and it is a solid, so a dilution of, for example, 10% is recommended. This can be done in DPG, IPM or strong alcohol. Typical use is in amber accords. You usually use a trace of up to 5% of this substance in the fragrance composition. It combines well with other ambers, wood, but also with iris, for example. It adds warmth and depth to many compositions, even in low doses. It is mainly a base note in perfumes and is stable in most products, including soap.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place and out of the reach of children.

Properties

Cetalox (Fir) is a white to pale yellow powder at room temperature. The purity is at least 96%, the substance has a fairly long shelf life. The substance occurs in nature, but the synthetic version is used for use as a fragrance. The manufacturer is the Swiss company Firmenich.

Technical details

Log p: 5,5
Vapor pressure: 0,06 Pa
Molar mass: 236

Packaging

The 10 g and 50 g packaging is in white plastic (PP) jars with ditto lid. The 250 g packaging in aluminium pots.

Sustainability

This fragrance is quite easily degradable, but not completely harmless to the environment. On the other hand, this substance does not irritate, is not allergenic and has a great effect even in small quantities.

Dangers

Cetalox (Fir) is classified as a hazardous substance, with the following characteristics:

WARNING
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

An allergic reaction to this substance is unusual, but cannot be ruled out.

Codes

Item number: 23189
Dutch name: Cetalox (Fir)
EC number: 223-118-6
EU CAS number: 3738-00-9
CAS number TSCA: 3738-00-9
FEMA number: 3471
INCI: DODECAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYLNAPHTHOFURAN