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What does this peppermint oil smell like?
Intensely fresh, sharp, mentholic-minty top note: menthol-driven cooling blast, herbaceous-green heart with menthyl acetate sweetness and menthofuran warmth; short-lived, ideal for instant freshness in flavors and fragrances.
What does this peppermint oil look like — appearance, color and consistency?
Clear, colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid; density 0.900-0.916 (lighter than water), RI 1.459-1.465; intensely fresh mentholic-minty odour; natural menthol crystallization at cold temperature is reversible.
What is your after-sales policy for peppermint oil?
After-sales covers technical support, docs, storage guidance, claims and supply continuity; COA and retained sample 24 months; claims within 30 days for transport damage; priority in peak season.
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.