Allowed in EU

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Santalum austrocaledonicum, Santalaceae

What does it do?

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Flavouring

    adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Santalum Austrocaledonicum 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 Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil?

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Santalum austrocaledonicum, Santalaceae

Is Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil do in cosmetic products?

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is 91845-48-6.

Related ingredients

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010