OAKMOSS ABSOLUTE OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Evernia Prunastri
	Common Name	:	Oakmoss Absolute, Oak moss oil
	CAS #	:	68917-10-2
	Plant Parts Used	:	Moss or Lichens
	Extraction Method	:	Solvent Extraction
	Color & Odor	:	Dark green viscous liquid with sweet, phenolic, mossy odor

Description :
Oakmoss Absolute oil is a solvent extracted from light green lichen that is found growing primarily on oak trees as well as sometimes on other species.

Constituents & Specifications :
Evernic acid, d-usnic acid, Atranorine, Chloratronorine
Specific Gravity : 0.900 - 1.150 @ 20°C
Refractive Index : 1.550 - 1.575 @ 20°C

Properties :
Antiseptic, demulcent, expectorant, fixative, Restorative

Benefits & Uses :

• It is used as a fixative, in soaps and perfumes.
• It is used in skin care products, sprays and many such cosmetics mainly due to its anti septic and demulcent properties. This oil is also known for its fixative values.