The spent charge is obtained after steam distillation of Santalum album heartwood in India. Once the essential oil has been extracted, the residual fibrous mass is referred to as spent charge. It retains minimal aromatic content and is typically dark in color and coarse in texture. Despite reduced fragrance value, it is widely used as a base material in incense production or as biomass fuel. Its utilization supports waste minimization and cost efficiency within sandalwood processing industries.
Sandalwood Spent Charge – Santalum album
Santalum album
| CAS number | N/A |
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| Origin | India |
| Applications | Incense |
| Organoleptic Properties | Faint woody |
| Form | Solid |
| Density | N/A |
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| Crop Season | Nov-Mar |
| Part Used | Post-distillation wood |
| Method of Extraction | Residual |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Appearance | Brown fibrous |
| Optical Rotation | N/A |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | N/A |
| Chemical Constituents | Trace |
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