Myrrh / Opoponax
Myrrh / Opoponax
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey gums & resins distillation plants for Myrrh / Opoponax. The product tree lists the entry under Gums & Resins Distillation Plants, so the feed is the resin. The plant recovers essential oil from the resin by distillation. The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Myrrh Resin Distillation with Commiphora myrrha as the botanical source and sesquiterpenes as the marker class. The catalogue name pairs myrrh with opoponax, and no source states a species for the opoponax part, so the species and the exact resin form are confirmed with the client. The solvent-extraction route for the same resin is on a separate page.
Mechotech’s Myrrh / Opoponax plant is configured around the raw material and the target oil. It is built in SS 316L with integrated condensers and oil–water separation, PLC-based automation and full documentation, and is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. The distillation mode and operating parameters are established during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Myrrh / Opoponax Essential Oil Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Myrrh / Opoponax resin |
| Botanical Name | Commiphora myrrha (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Myrrh Resin Distillation); no source states a species for opoponax |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Resin, as listed under Gums & Resins Distillation Plants (exact resin form, such as tears or granules, confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | Sesquiterpenes (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry; a compound class rather than a single marker compound) |
| Product Category | Gums & Resins Distillation Plants |
| Extraction Method | Steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation — selected for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L |
| Condensation | Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation |
| Oil–Water Separation | Stainless-steel Florentine flask |
| Finishing | Polish filtration; drying over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum |
| Automation | PLC-based |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, compressed air and power (project-specific) |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Myrrh / Opoponax essential oil; aromatic hydrosol as co-product |
Plant Capacities
| Plant Scale | Raw Material Throughput | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Configured to your feedstock and trial plan | Product development, parameter validation |
| Semi-Commercial | Configured between pilot and commercial scale | Scale-up trials, contract manufacturing |
| Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume | Commercial production |
Capacity is configured to raw-material supply, confirmed buyer volume and investment timeline; a pilot plant is recommended to validate parameters before scaling.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Preparation
Myrrh / opoponax resin is sorted, cleaned of bark and foreign matter and, where required, crushed or granulated so that the charge packs evenly in the still; the resin form and particle size are set during process development.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Myrrh / Opoponax charge is loaded into the SS 316L still and distilled by steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation, selected during process development for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil.
Condensation
Vapours pass through a multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation, condensing the oil and hydrosol.
Oil–Water Separation
Condensate is separated in a stainless-steel Florentine flask; the oil is collected and the hydrosol is drawn off and can be recovered as a co-product.
Polishing & Drying
The crude oil is polish-filtered and dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum to remove residual moisture.
Quality Control
Each batch is sampled for GC-MS profile and physical parameters — specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation — against the client’s specification.
Major Plant Equipment
- Resin cleaning, sorting and crushing system
- Perforated basket or false-bottom charge support
- SS 316L distillation still / extractor
- Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation
- Stainless-steel Florentine flask (oil–water separator)
- Polish filtration system
- Drying unit (anhydrous sodium sulphate or vacuum)
- CIP system
- PLC-based automation and instrumentation
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Myrrh / Opoponax Extract
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- Topical-application products
- Aromatherapy diffuser use
- Oral-care gargles and rinses
Key Features
SS 316L Construction
Product-contact surfaces are SS 316L for corrosion resistance and product purity, with CIP capability between batches.
Efficient Condensation
Multi-tube condensers with chilled-water circulation condense the volatile oil and hydrosol and limit loss of volatile top-notes.
Resin-Charge Distillation
The still is configured for crushed or granulated resin charges, with the distillation mode set during process development.
Hydrosol Recovery
Integrated oil–water separation allows the aromatic hydrosol to be drawn off and recovered as a co-product.
Scalable Capacity
Plants are configured to requirement from pilot scale upward, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mechotech supply the complete machinery for Myrrh / Opoponax?
What specification can the Myrrh / Opoponax plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Myrrh / Opoponax plant?
Which end uses are listed for the Myrrh / Opoponax plant?
Which part of Myrrh / Opoponax is processed in the distillation plant?
How is Myrrh / Opoponax oil produced in the plant?
What is the botanical source and marker compound of Myrrh / Opoponax on this page?
How does this distillation page differ from the Myrrh / Opoponax extraction page?
Which neighbouring plants does the product tree list with Myrrh / Opoponax?
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