Santalum Album Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Santalum Album Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the heartwood of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae
What does it do?
Santalum Album Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Santalum Album 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 Santalum Album Oil?
Santalum Album Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Santalum Album Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the heartwood of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae
Is Santalum Album Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Santalum Album Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Santalum Album Oil do in cosmetic products?
Santalum Album Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Santalum Album Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Santalum Album Oil is 8006-87-9 / 84787-70-2.
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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: 15/10/2010