Sclareol

INCI: SCLAREOL

CAS Number
515-03-7 (EINECS: 208-194-0)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance ingredient; not separately restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

SCCP/0986/06 opinion: data inadequate. Older test methods (1970s–80s) used human maximization (now considered unethical). Purity of tested batches unknown. Requires modern LLNA or DPRA data, characterization of impurities, and full toxicological dossier for complete assessment. MW: 308.51; Formula: C₂₀H₃₆O₂

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sclareol safe in cosmetics?

SCCP/0986/06 opinion: data inadequate. Older test methods (1970s–80s) used human maximization (now considered unethical). Purity of tested batches unknown. Requires modern LLNA or DPRA data, characterization of impurities, and full toxicological dossier for complete assessment. MW: 308.51; Formula: C₂₀H₃₆O₂ The EU classifies Sclareol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sclareol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sclareol do in cosmetics?

Sclareol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 515-03-7 (EINECS: 208-194-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sclareol?

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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