Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is an essential oil obtained from the wood of the Australian Sandalwood, Santalum spicata, Santalaceae. It contains 75% santalols and 10% farnesol
What does it do?
Santalum Spicata 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 Spicata 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 Spicata Wood Oil?
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is an essential oil obtained from the wood of the Australian Sandalwood, Santalum spicata, Santalaceae. It contains 75% santalols and 10% farnesol
Is Santalum Spicata Wood Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Santalum Spicata Wood Oil do in cosmetic products?
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Santalum Spicata Wood Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is 8024-35-9.
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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