What usage rates are recommended for patchouli oil in different products?
Guideline use rates: fragrance 2-15%, cosmetics 0.5-3%, soap/candles 1-5%, massage 2-5% in carrier, food 43-220 mg/kg; NMPA ceiling is 30% leave-on but typical formulas stay well below 5%.
How is this patchouli oil transported and stored in bulk?
Non-dangerous good (flash point 95-110°C, outside UN 1266 classification); ships as standard freight in 25-180 kg drums or 100 g-10 kg bottles; store cool, dry and upright with batch COA retained.
What is the shelf life and how should this patchouli oil be stored?
36-month shelf life from production date in sealed aluminium/amber glass at 10-30°C, away from light and moisture; oxidation-resistant but keep headspace minimal; thickening at low temperature is reversible by gentle warming.
How soluble is this patchouli oil in different media?
Soluble in ethanol (1:10 clear in 90% ethanol per ISO 3757) and fixed oils; insoluble in water and poorly in glycerin; denser than water at 0.955-0.985 so the oil phase sinks and separates.
How is patchouli oil shipped and what are typical logistics details?
Non-dangerous freight: ocean LCL/FCL (15-30 days), air (3-7 days) and courier for samples; drums palletised and shrink-wrapped; no refrigeration; booking, customs, inspection and milestone tracking handled by us.
Is patchouli oil supply seasonal? What should buyers plan for?
Year-round supply via dual sourcing (Indonesia + China), with mild seasonality: dry season favours quality, rainy season tightens supply; book 1-3 months ahead before Q4 festive demand; rolling quotes every 2 weeks.
How is this patchouli oil used in scented candles?
Thermally stable and oxidation-resistant candle oil: use 5-8% (soy) or 5-10% (paraffin) of wax weight, incorporate at 65-85°C, cure 48-72h; high flash point gives clean burn; pale grade for white candles.
How does your sample policy work for patchouli oil?
Free standard samples (100 g-1 kg) for qualified buyers with COA and GC-MS; courier shipping at quoted cost; sample fee and shipping credited to first order; pre-shipment samples from your actual lot on production orders.
What do samples cost and how fast is sample delivery?
Standard samples free for qualified buyers, courier at quoted cost; dispatch 1-3 working days, transit 3-7 days to Europe/Americas; sample fee and shipping credited to first order; tracking shared on dispatch day.
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