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Fragrance

Benzaldehyde

CAS 100-52-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The almond-cherry-scented aldehyde used as a fragrance ingredient. Safe in tiny amounts but flagged as a skin/eye irritant; not a fan favourite for sensitive-skin formulas.

Skin benefits

  • Almond-cherry scent compound
  • Used at very low percentages in fragrance
  • Stable and inexpensive

Known concerns

  • GHS-classified harmful if swallowed and skin/eye irritant
  • Can sensitize skin and is a respiratory irritant at high levels
  • Provides only sensory benefit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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