Description
Our organic balsam fir essential oil is locally produced in Quebec from fresh needles, steam-distilled at our Girardville site. Its balsamic and resinous olfactory profile both green and woody makes it an essential ingredient in natural perfumery and aromatherapy. Certified organic, fully traceable and documented, it offers consistent quality recognized by professionals.
- Certifications : ORGANIC : Coming from organic farming, certified by ECOCERT FR-BIO-01
- Landema Label : Engaged sourcing
- Country of manufacturing : CANADA
- Country of harvest : CANADA
- Part of the plant : Needle
- Composition : 100% pure, natural and integral. Chemotyped.
- Olfactory notes : woody, fresh, resinous
- Quality and origin guaranteed: botanically and biochemically identified, a certificate of analysis provided with each purchased product.
- Controlled and packaged in our workshops
Production
Harvest
An emblematic tree of the North American boreal forest, balsam fir grows mainly in the cold regions of Canada, particularly in Quebec. Known as "fir balsam" in perfumery, this resinous tree is highly valued for its needles rich in aromatic compounds. Our production begins on our farm in Grondines, located in the heart of the province, where the climate conditions ensure optimal foliage development.
Harvesting takes place from February to April and from August to November, when the concentration of volatile compounds in the needles is at its peak. This sustainable harvesting method preserves the tree while ensuring a raw material of exceptional olfactory quality.
Manufacturing
The extraction of our balsam fir essential oil is carried out locally at our distillation facility in Girardville, Quebec. The process follows these steps:
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Harvesting of fresh needles at optimal maturity.
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Immediate transport to the distillation site to preserve aromatic integrity.
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Gentle and extended steam distillation to ensure full expression of volatile compounds.
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Decanting and filtration to separate the essential oil from the hydrosol and any residual matter.
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Packaging at our facility with full traceability.
This carefully managed short supply chain guarantees consistent quality and remarkable freshness.
Harvesting calendar :
- jan
- fev
- mar
- avr
- mai
- jui
- jul
- aou
- sep
- oct
- nov
- dec
Application
Main areas of application :
Perfumery Aromatherapy - Parapharmacy Flavor - Food
Perfumery
In perfumery, organic balsam fir essential oil is prized for its fresh, resinous, and balsamic notes that instantly evoke the forest. It is often used:
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As a top note to add a green, uplifting touch to a composition.
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In woody, aromatic, or fougère accords to enhance natural depth and character.
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For its camphoraceous and slightly sweet facets, reminiscent of freshly cut resin.
Its unique olfactory profile enriches bold fragrance creations while adding a soothing, natural dimension.
Aromatherapy :
Thanks to its richness in monoterpenes, organic balsam fir essential oil is often used in diffusion or applied diluted in a carrier oil.
Main components:
- Beta pinene (28,00 à 38,00%)
- Alpha pinene (9,00 à 24,00%)
- Delta 3 carene (<= 18,00%)
- D-Limonene (5,00 à 15,00%)
- Bornyl acetate (2,00 à 12,00%)
These compounds are typically associated with fresh, invigorating, and respiratory-supportive atmospheres.
Technical and regulatory
Detailed information :
| Commercial designation : | Fir balsam Essential oil Canada ORG |
| Product's Familly : | FIR |
| Type of extract : | Essential oil |
| INCI Cosing : | 100% ABIES BALSAMEA NEEDLE OIL |
| Country of manufacturing : | CANADA |
| Country of harvest : | CANADA |
| Part of the plant : | Needle |
| Declared domestic use : | Ingredient |
| Botanical name : | Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. |
| Composition : | 100% pure, natural and integral. Chemotyped. |
| Regulated sale : | Non |
| CAS EINECS : | 85085-34-3 |
| CAS TSCA : | 8024-15-5 |
| CE number : | 285-364-0 |
| FEMA GRAS : | 2114 |
| COE : | 3 |
| FDA : | 172.510 |
| Flash point (°C) : | 42 |
| Minimum shelf life (month) : | 36 |
| Internal reference : | B847 |
| Transport Data Dangerous Goods : | 3/III/1993 |
| Registered in food inventories : | Yes |
Hazard statements :
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H413
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Usage tips
Manual:
Ingrédient parfumant. Teneur maximale: 3 gouttes pour 10 ml de composition finale. Ne pas ingérer ni appliquer pur sur la peau. Tenir hors de portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser pour les enfants de moins de 7 ans, les femmes enceintes et allaitantes, les personnes ayant des antécédents de troubles épileptiques ou convulsifs ainsi que chez les personnes allergiques aux huiles essentielles et extraits de plantes.
Consult our guides: storage and preservation methods and precautions for use
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