Fragrance

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8001-88-5 / 8027-43-8
EC Number
- / -
INCI
BETULA ALBA OIL
Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026