What is turpentine and how long has it been used?

Turpentine is a forest-based product that has been used for hundreds of years in various applications.

Why has turpentine seen broader use in recent times?

Companies are seeking renewable alternatives to fossil-based additives, which has led to a broader use of turpentine.

What are some of the most common uses for Södra’s turpentine?

Södra’s turpentine is used by many manufacturers of perfumes and flavourings, as well as a thinning and solvent agent in industrial processes.

What makes Liquid Forest® Turpentine from Södra an attractive choice?

Liquid Forest® Turpentine from Södra is always renewable and with a low climate impact, making it an attractive choice in a variety of contexts.

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Frequently asked questions

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Turpentine from the forest

How we produce our turpentine

Turpentine (crude sulphate turpentine) is primarily produced through degassing when the wood used for our pulp is heated with steam and hot cooking liquor. The turpentine is directed to a heat exchanger where it condenses into liquid form, and is then separated in a decanter. Turpentine can also be extracted when condensate is purified after evaporation in the evaporation plant.

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Sustainable and resource-efficient

Turpentine from the family forestry

Södra's turpentine is extracted from the same raw material used in our pulp mills. This means that no trees are harvested solely for the production of turpentine – instead, we ensure that the entire tree is used to maximise the value of every part.

The raw material comes from our members’ sustainably managed forests. Since our members are tens of thousands of small-scale forest owners, each with their own goals and visions, this contributes to diversity and variation in the Swedish forest landscape. Around 70% of our members are certified according to PEFC and/or FSC®.