Beta-Santalol

INCI: BETA-SANTALOL

CAS Number
77-42-9
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics. FEMA GRAS as a flavoring agent (as santalol). California Right-to-Know Act (2020) โ€” reportable as fragrance allergen at โ‰ฅ10 ppm leave-on / โ‰ฅ100 ppm rinse-off

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Contact allergen with SCCS establishment requiring declaration if above threshold in EU; metabolized via glucuronic acid conjugation with no genotoxicity or carcinogenicity concern.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beta-Santalol safe in cosmetics?

Contact allergen with SCCS establishment requiring declaration if above threshold in EU; metabolized via glucuronic acid conjugation with no genotoxicity or carcinogenicity concern. The EU classifies Beta-Santalol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Beta-Santalol allowed in the EU?

Beta-Santalol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Beta-Santalol do in cosmetics?

Beta-Santalol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-42-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Beta-Santalol?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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