Betula Alba Oil
INCI: BETULA ALBA OIL
CAS 8001-88-5 / 8027-43-8 EC - / -
Betula Alba Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Betula Alba Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
Purpose
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, antiseptic, masking
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
ConcernHigh
Flags
plant-oilfragrance-component
Verdict
PAH contamination testing mandatory; GC-MS compositional analysis required; methyl salicylate limits per IFRA; phenol content must be below dermal toxicity thresholds; not recommended for lip or mucous membrane products; restrict use concentration; specify distillation method in CPSR
US Note
Not prohibited; birch tar has historical OTC drug use (anti-dandruff/anti-itch); cosmetic use permitted
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