Santalum Album Wood Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Santalum Album Wood Oil is an ssential oil obtained from the wood of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae. It contains 75% santalol isomers
What does it do?
Santalum Album Wood 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
Santalum Album Wood 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 Wood Oil?
Santalum Album Wood Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Santalum Album Wood Oil is an ssential oil obtained from the wood of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae. It contains 75% santalol isomers
Is Santalum Album Wood Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Santalum Album Wood Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Santalum Album Wood Oil do in cosmetic products?
Santalum Album Wood Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Santalum Album Wood Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Santalum Album Wood Oil is 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: 02/03/2011