Turpentine Oil BP is a pharmaceutical-grade essential oil distilled from pine oleoresin and refined to meet British Pharmacopoeia standards for identity, purity and safety. Composed primarily of monoterpenes such as alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, it carries the characteristic pine aroma associated with high-quality pine-derived terpene materials.
At Himachal Terpene Products Pvt. Ltd., Turpentine Oil BP is positioned for buyers who need compliance-oriented terpene ingredients for healthcare, pharmaceutical and specialised topical-use formulations. In these applications, material consistency and pharmacopoeial conformity are central to supplier selection.
Product Details
- Product Name: Turpentine Oil BP
- Molecular Formula: C10H16
- Molecular Weight: 136.24
- CAS No.: 8006-64-2
- HSN Code: 2902
Key Specifications
- Appearance: Clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid
- Odor: Reminiscent of olibanum pine and beta-pinene characteristic
- Identification: Thin-layer chromatography and gas chromatogram
- Relative Density: 0.856 to 0.872
- Refractive Index: 1.465 to 1.475
- Optical Rotation: -40 degrees to +25 degrees
- Acid Value: Maximum 1
- Peroxide Value: Maximum 20
- Fatty Oils and Resinified Essential Oils: Complies with the prescribed test
- Residue on Evaporation: Maximum 2.5%
Why Turpentine Oil BP Matters
BP compliance makes this grade particularly relevant for regulated product environments. It gives formulators and procurement teams confidence that the material has been produced to recognised pharmacopeial expectations for purity, identity and safety. This is important where a terpene ingredient is expected to perform consistently within healthcare or medicinal-support formulations.
Commercially, Turpentine Oil BP is also valued for its high monoterpene character, especially its alpha-pinene and beta-pinene profile. These constituents influence odour quality, material behaviour and batch-to-batch consistency, which are key concerns for contract manufacturers, healthcare brands and pharmaceutical buyers.
Applications in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Products
This grade is commonly discussed for topical preparations such as liniments, chest rubs, antiseptic balms and related formulations. In these use cases, Turpentine Oil BP is appreciated for its traditional role in rubefacient, warming and mild antiseptic-support applications. Its pine-derived character also contributes to product identity in heritage-style medicinal preparations.
- Liniments and Rubs: Considered where warming or counter-irritant positioning is required.
- Chest Rubs: Used in formulations where pine-based aromatic identity is desirable.
- Antiseptic Balms: Relevant in specialised topical-use preparations.
- Healthcare Formulations: Preferred where BP compliance and pharmaceutical-grade quality are important.
Commercial Advantages for Buyers
- BP-Compliant Quality: Meets British Pharmacopoeia standards for identity, purity and safety.
- Rich Monoterpene Content: High alpha-pinene and beta-pinene profile supports expected therapeutic and sensory character.
- Pharmaceutical-Grade Purity: Suitable for applications requiring low-residue, compliance-focused input material.
- Trusted Ingredient Profile: Useful for manufacturers developing healthcare, topical-use and pharma-adjacent products.
- Supply Confidence: Relevant for buyers who prioritise documentation, specification stability and manufacturing reliability.
Packaging Options for Industrial Supply
HTPPL presents Turpentine Oil BP in packaging formats aligned with both standard dispatch and bulk industrial movement. Available options include GI drums, HDPE drums, SS drums, SS tankers and ISO tankers. This range supports different supply-chain needs, from packaged distribution to bulk movement for industrial and export requirements.
Why Buyers Evaluate HTPPL for Turpentine Oil BP
When selecting a Turpentine Oil BP supplier, buyers usually examine pharmacopoeial compliance, batch consistency, manufacturing discipline, specification support, packaging flexibility and long-term supply reliability. HTPPL's established terpene manufacturing background makes it relevant for customers seeking a dependable source of pharma-grade terpene products in India.
For direct product review and enquiries, buyers can also visit the main Turpentine Oil BP product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Turpentine Oil BP?
Turpentine Oil BP is a pharmaceutical-grade essential oil distilled from pine oleoresin and refined to meet British Pharmacopoeia standards for identity, purity and safety.
2. What are the key specifications of HTPPL Turpentine Oil BP?
HTPPL Turpentine Oil BP is described as a clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pine note, relative density of 0.856 to 0.872, refractive index of 1.465 to 1.475, optical rotation from minus 40 degrees to plus 25 degrees, acid value maximum 1 and peroxide value maximum 20.
3. Why is Turpentine Oil BP important for pharmaceutical and healthcare formulations?
Turpentine Oil BP is valued because BP compliance supports quality confidence, while its terpene profile makes it relevant for liniments, chest rubs, antiseptic balms and related topical-use healthcare formulations.
4. What packaging options are available for Turpentine Oil BP?
HTPPL presents Turpentine Oil BP packaging options including GI drums, HDPE drums, SS drums, SS tankers and ISO tankers for both drum quantities and bulk industrial supply.
5. How should buyers can get a Turpentine Oil BP supply?
Buyers can easily request a supply by clicking on the “Get a Quote” button on our website. Alternatively, you can directly contact us via WhatsApp at 9816380001. For complete product details, visit the product page Turpentine Oil BP.