Santalum Album Oil

INCI: SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL

CAS Number
8006-87-9 (East Indian sandalwood oil)
Function
Perfuming, masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for food use (FDA 21 CFR 182.20); accepted in cosmetics without restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

CITES Appendix II listed species โ€” sourcing documentation required. CLP Skin Sens. 1 classification mandates "may cause allergic skin reaction" labeling. Autoxidation increases sensitization risk โ€” monitor peroxide values. IFRA use-level restrictions apply

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santalum Album Oil safe in cosmetics?

CITES Appendix II listed species โ€” sourcing documentation required. CLP Skin Sens. 1 classification mandates "may cause allergic skin reaction" labeling. Autoxidation increases sensitization risk โ€” monitor peroxide values. IFRA use-level restrictions apply The EU classifies Santalum Album Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Santalum Album Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Santalum Album Oil do in cosmetics?

Santalum Album Oil functions as: Perfuming, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-87-9 (East Indian sandalwood oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Santalum Album Oil?

not established 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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