Betula Alba Oil

INCI: BETULA ALBA OIL

CAS Number
8001-88-5 / 8027-43-8
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, antiseptic, masking
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited; birch tar has historical OTC drug use (anti-dandruff/anti-itch); cosmetic use permitted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PAH contamination testing mandatory; GC-MS compositional analysis required; methyl salicylate limits per IFRA; phenol content must be below dermal toxicity thresholds; not recommended for lip or mucous membrane products; restrict use concentration; specify distillation method in CPSR

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betula Alba Oil safe in cosmetics?

PAH contamination testing mandatory; GC-MS compositional analysis required; methyl salicylate limits per IFRA; phenol content must be below dermal toxicity thresholds; not recommended for lip or mucous membrane products; restrict use concentration; specify distillation method in CPSR The EU classifies Betula Alba Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Betula Alba Oil allowed in the EU?

Betula Alba Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Betula Alba Oil do in cosmetics?

Betula Alba Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, antiseptic, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-88-5 / 8027-43-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Betula Alba Oil?

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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