Copal African CO2 Extract 100 g

Resinous Copal Note for Perfume Labs and Incense Manufacturers

Copal African CO2 Extract belongs to the category of CO2 Extracts, which brings together concentrated raw materials obtained through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction without solvents or high processing temperatures. Copal is a natural resin harvested from leguminous trees growing across tropical African regions, long valued in incense making, ritual smoke blends, and traditional resin burning. The CO2 extraction process draws out the volatile aromatic compounds and resinous acids locked in the hardened resin, preserving a rich, balsamic, faintly smoky character that other extraction methods rarely capture with the same intensity.

The primary field of use for this extract is professional and niche perfumery, where copal serves as a base note in chypre, oriental, amber, and woody accords, lending depth and lasting power to the overall composition. Beyond perfumery, the extract is widely applied in incense production, including sticks, cones, and sachets, where the resinous profile of copal forms the backbone of the smoke blend. It is also sought after in candle manufacturing, adding a temple-like, woody warmth to wax or paraffin candles. In household chemistry it appears in textile fresheners, reed diffusers, and drawer sachets, while home aromatherapy blends use it in diffuser lamps and air-dispersed compositions for a grounding, resinous background note.

The extract pairs well with other products from the CO2 line, allowing for layered and multidimensional accords: a spicy warmth emerges when combined with Ginger CO2 extract, a light fruity brightness appears alongside Pomegranate CO2 Extract, while a soft nutty roundness develops when blended with Chestnut CO2 Extract. Such combinations let perfumers and technologists in smaller labs test original formulas without committing to large raw material volumes.

Recommended dosage of copal extract in perfumery compositions ranges from 0.5 to 3 percent of the total concentrate mass, while candle fragrancing typically uses 1 to 5 grams per kilogram of wax base; incense formulas require individual adjustment depending on the binding agent used. The extract should be introduced during the base note blending stage in perfumery, allowing the composition to mature and harmonize afterward. For candles, copal is best added once the wax has cooled to 45-55 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct contact with open flame or overheating. Store the extract in a tightly sealed container, in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, limiting air exposure to preserve its aromatic profile over time.

The 100 gram packaging is aimed at professional perfumers, natural incense studios, and manufacturers producing scented candles and diffusers in small to medium production runs. This volume supports consistent laboratory workflow without frequent reordering and helps technologists maintain a uniform fragrance profile batch after batch.

Amber Incense Cones with Copal

Makko incense base powder 120 g

Water 90 ml

Copal African CO2 Extract 5 g

Benzoin resin powder 15 g

Sandalwood powder 10 g