✦ Pre-diluted 10% ambroxide (Cetalox / Ambrox DL) in DPG — ready to dose, no weighing of solids
✦ Warm, dry, woody-amber scent with creamy skin-musk softness — synthetic ambergris
✦ Powerful base note and long-lasting fixative that extends and rounds a blend
✦ Fully soluble in alcohol and oil bases; pourable liquid thanks to DPG carrier
✦ Found in countless modern ambers and "skin scent" style fragrances
✦ Excellent stability across perfume, cosmetic, and functional bases
✦ 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and a sustainable alternative to whale ambergris

Cetalox is Firmenich's racemic form of ambroxide, the molecule responsible for the prized scent of natural ambergris. It is produced from sclareol derived from clary sage, making it a fully sustainable, animal-free route to an aroma humans once harvested from sperm whales. Ambrox DL is Firmenich's closely related grade, blending racemic Cetalox with a small portion of their captive Cachalox for added woody depth.

What makes Cetalox special is its softer, creamier, more "skin-like" character compared to the sharper crystalline laevo forms such as Ambroxan or Ambrofix. It is less diffusive and more linear, which lets it warm and fix a composition without overpowering delicate materials. This 10% dilution in DPG removes the difficulty of handling the solid form and gives consistent, repeatable dosing.

Bio Shop Pakistan supplies cosmetic-grade Cetalox 10% in DPG suitable for fine fragrance, attar and mukhallat blending, body care, and home fragrance formulation.

SCENT DESCRIPTION: A warm, dry, woody-amber aroma that reads as soft synthetic ambergris. It carries a creamy, slightly musky skin warmth with a clean ambient lift. Less crystalline and sharp than Ambroxan, it feels rounder and more intimate. The effect is enveloping rather than projecting.

NOTE POSITION : Base
FRAGRANCE FAMILY: Amber · Woody · Musk
FACETS : Ambergris · Woody · Dry · Creamy · Skin-musk
TENACITY : Very High — lasts weeks on blotter
SILLAGE : Low to Medium — warm, close, "second-skin" aura

Chemical Name : Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan (racemic ambroxide), 10% in dipropylene glycol
CAS Number : 3738-00-9 (active, racemic) ; 25265-71-8 (DPG carrier)
Synonyms : Cetalox, Ambrox DL, Ambroxide, Amberlyn, Cetalox 10% DPG
Purity % : 10% active in DPG (verify with supplier CoA)
Appearance : Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Threshold : Very low — sub-ppb for the active (verify with supplier)
Solubility : Soluble in alcohol and most perfume oils; not water-soluble
Specific Gravity: Approx. 1.01–1.02 (DPG-based — verify with supplier)
Flash Point : >100°C (DPG-governed — verify with supplier)
Type : Synthetic (pre-diluted)

Fine Fragrance ★★★★★
A core modern amber and fixative. It adds warmth, depth, and longevity, and is the backbone of many "ambrox-forward" and skin-scent style perfumes.

Attar & Oriental Blending ★★★★★
Excellent in mukhallats, oud blends, and amber accords. It supports oud and resins and gives a clean, lasting ambergris warmth without heaviness.

Functional Fragrance ★★★★☆
Stable and substantive in soaps, detergents, and softeners, where it provides a warm dry-down that clings to skin and fabric.

Cosmetics ★★★★☆
Suitable for lotions, creams, and body care at low levels, adding a soft musky-amber base.

Home Fragrance ★★★☆☆
Usable in candles and diffusers as a fixative, though its low volatility means it supports rather than leads the throw.

Note: rates below are for this 10% dilution, not neat material.

EDP : 1% to 10% of concentrate
EDT : 1% to 6% of concentrate
Body Lotion : 0.5% to 3%
Shampoo/Body Wash: 0.5% to 3%
Candle : 1% to 5%
Reed Diffuser : 1% to 6%
Soap : 1% to 5%

IFRA 51st Amendment: No specific restriction currently listed for ambroxide.
⚠️ Always verify the current limit against ifrafragrance.org before production.
Note: IFRA compliance is voluntary in Pakistan but recommended for export and safety.

Method 1 — Fixative base: add at low levels to extend longevity and anchor lighter notes.
Method 2 — Amber accord: build with labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla for a classic warm amber.
Method 3 — Skin-scent: pair with musks for a soft, close "second-skin" effect.

BEST PAIRINGS
Oud / Oud accord → Cleans and lifts heavy oud blends
Labdanum → Rich, rounded amber depth
White musks → Soft, modern skin warmth
Vetiver → Dry woody-amber structure
Iso E Super → Smooth, transparent woody base
Vanilla / Benzoin→ Sweet balsamic amber

AVOID
Overdosing in delicate florals — it can flatten and muddy fine top notes.

Cetalox is one of those quiet workhorses you reach for in almost every amber or skin-scent. It rarely shouts; instead it warms a blend from underneath and makes everything last longer and feel more rounded. The racemic form is softer and more elegant than the sharp laevo ambers, which makes it forgiving and easy to overdose by accident.

ADVANCED TIP: For a balanced "cashmere amber," blend this Cetalox 10% with an Ambroxan dilution at roughly 4:1 (Cetalox to Ambroxan). The Cetalox gives creamy warmth while the small Ambroxan fraction adds sparkle and lift.

Physical State : Liquid (10% solution in DPG)
Skin Safety : Use within recommended levels; patch test finished products
Eye Contact : Avoid; flush with water if exposed
Ingestion : Not for ingestion; keep away from children
Ventilation : Use in a well-ventilated area
Storage : Cool, dark place, tightly sealed, away from heat
Shelf Life : 24+ months sealed (verify with supplier)
Container : Glass or HDPE; avoid reactive plastics
Flammability : Low — high flash point, but keep away from open flame

Q: What is Cetalox 10% in DPG?
A: It is the ambergris-amber molecule ambroxide pre-diluted to 10% in dipropylene glycol. The dilution makes dosing easy and the material pourable.

Q: Why use the diluted form instead of the solid?
A: Neat Cetalox is a waxy solid that is hard to weigh in small amounts. The 10% solution gives accurate, repeatable dosing for hobby and small-batch work.

Q: How much should I use?
A: For most perfumes, 1% to 10% of your concentrate depending on how much amber you want. Start low, as it builds quickly.

Q: Is it vegan and ethical?
A: Yes. It is fully synthetic, made from clary-sage-derived sclareol, with no animal or whale-derived material.

Q: How does it compare to natural ambergris?
A: It captures the warm, woody, skin-musk facets of ambergris in a stable, affordable, ethical form, without the marine and animalic complexity of the natural material.