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Fragrance

BETULA ALBA TWIG OIL

CAS 84012-15-7 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Birch twig essential oil — sweet, wintergreen-like scent thanks to methyl salicylate. That same compound limits use: it's a skin sensitizer, can cross-react with aspirin allergy, and isn't recommended in pregnancy at high concentrations.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Sweet, wintergreen-like fragrance
  • Mild antimicrobial properties
  • Traditional folk-cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Methyl salicylate content — sensitization and contraindicated in pregnancy at high levels
  • Aspirin-allergy cross-reactivity
  • Skin sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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