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Fragrance

CASTOREUM OIL

CAS 8023-83-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Castoreum — a perfumery material from beaver castor sacs, used for leathery/musky notes. Animal-derived, poorly standardized, largely superseded by synthetics. Ethical and sensitization concerns.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive leather/musk fragrance note
  • Long history in fine perfumery

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (beaver castor sacs) — ethical concerns
  • Sensitization potential from complex aromatic mixture
  • Largely replaced by synthetic alternatives
  • No standardised composition for safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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