Wintergreen Essential Oil

INCI Name: Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil
Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens
CAS #: 68917-75-9; 90045-28-6

Part used: Leaves

• Extraction method: Steam distilled essential oil
• Quality: 100% pure and natural
• Note classification: Middle note
• Appearance: Pale yellow to pinkish yellow coloured liquid
• Odour: Strong, characteristic, sweet-minty, woody aroma
• Refractive index (20°C): 1.523–1.543
• Specific gravity (20°C): 1.160–1.195 g/mL
• Optical rotation: -1° to +2°
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water
• Heavy metals: Lead <10ppm, Arsenic <2ppm, Mercury <1ppm — all conform
• Microbial testing: Conforms across aerobic bacterial count, yeast and mould, and pathogen absence (E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans)
• IFRA compliance: Certified to IFRA Standards, 51st Amendment
• Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight

• Authentic, potent sweet-minty, woody wintergreen aroma — true to the classic scent profile
• 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from the leaf
• IFRA-certified across all 12 fragrance categories, giving formulators clear maximum-use guidance for any product type
• Conforms to strict heavy metal and microbial purity specifications
• Versatile across candles, soap, body care, hair care and household fragrance applications
• Naturally derived, single-ingredient aromatic — suits clean-label and natural formulation ranges

• Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection when handling the concentrate; wash thoroughly after handling
• Skin contact: wash with plenty of water. Eye contact: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if easy to do, and seek medical advice if irritation persists
• If swallowed: rinse mouth with water (only if conscious), do not induce vomiting, and call a physician or poison control centre immediately
• Full IFRA Certificate of Conformity and Material Safety Data Sheet available on request

What does Wintergreen Essential Oil smell like?
A strong, characteristic sweet-minty, woody aroma — the classic "wintergreen" scent, classified as a middle note.

Is this oil 100% pure and natural?
Yes. It's a 100% pure and natural steam-distilled essential oil extracted from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens.

Is it IFRA certified?
Yes, certified to IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) with maximum use levels specified across all 12 fragrance categories.

How much should I use in my formulation?
This depends on your product type — usage levels range from as low as 0.2–0.3% for oral/lip products up to 100% for candles and non-skin-contact fragrancing. Check the Recommended Applications section above for your specific product category.

Is it safe to use on skin?
It's classified as a skin sensitiser and can cause mild skin and eye irritation, so it must always be diluted to the appropriate IFRA level for your product type, and the finished formulation should be patch-tested.

What can I use it in?
Candles, soap, shower gel, shampoo, hair care, body lotion, hand cream, household fragrancing and fine fragrance, each within its own IFRA maximum use level.

How should I store it?
In a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight and away from heat, sparks and open flames.