Castoreum Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oil produced from the sexual glands of Canadian Castoreum Castor Fiber
What does it do?
Castoreum Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Castoreum Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castoreum Oil?
Castoreum Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oil produced from the sexual glands of Canadian Castoreum Castor Fiber
Is Castoreum Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Castoreum Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Castoreum Oil do in cosmetic products?
Castoreum Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Castoreum Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Castoreum Oil is 8023-83-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011