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Fragrance

CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WOOD OIL

CAS 91745-97-0 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hinoki cypress wood oil — a woody, balsamic Japanese fragrance with antimicrobial activity. Established perfumery use but its terpinen-4-ol and pinenes are sensitizers, and IFRA caps leave-on use levels.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive woody hinoki cypress fragrance
  • Antimicrobial activity from terpinen-4-ol
  • Long Japanese traditional use

Known concerns

  • Terpinen-4-ol and pinenes — documented sensitizers
  • IFRA limits for leave-on cosmetic use
  • Oxidation risk amplifies sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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