Sandalwood de-oiled powder, commonly referred to as spent powder or refuse powder, is produced after the essential oils have been extracted from sandalwood heartwood through steam distillation. Unlike regular sandalwood powder — which retains its full complement of natural oils and aromatic compounds — de-oiled powder has had its oil content removed, leaving behind a fine, smooth, fragrance-reduced powder that still carries the natural structural and functional properties of sandalwood wood.
At Anjum Aromatics, our de-oiled powder is a carefully processed byproduct of our own sandalwood oil distillation operations — ensuring traceability, consistent grind quality, and a product that is free from foreign material or adulteration.
In incense manufacturing, de-oiled sandalwood powder is one of the most widely used base materials. Its fine texture and natural binding properties make it an essential ingredient in Agarbathi (incense sticks), Bakhoor blends, and other incense forms — contributing to even burning, structural integrity, and a mild background fragrance. It is also a key raw material in mosquito repellent coil manufacturing, where its combustion properties and fine milling are highly valued.
In cosmetic and skincare applications, de-oiled powder provides gentle exfoliation, helps soothe skin irritation, and contributes to mild acne management — making it suitable as a filler or active ingredient in face powders, soaps, and herbal formulations where the full oil content of regular sandalwood powder is not required.
In spiritual and religious contexts, de-oiled sandalwood powder continues to hold cultural significance — used in ritual preparations, temple offerings, and ceremonial practices across multiple traditions.
Anjum Aromatics supplies sandalwood de-oiled powder in bulk and wholesale quantities to incense manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, industrial product manufacturers, and religious supply companies across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.