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Fragrance

COMMIPHORA SCHIMPERI GUM OIL

CAS 89997-88-6 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Schimperi myrrh oil — a warm, balsamic myrrh-style essential oil used in perfumery. Sesquiterpene constituents carry a moderate sensitisation risk, so it is used within fragrance category limits.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Warm, balsamic myrrh-style fragrance
  • Traditional perfumery fixative
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene sesquiterpenes — sensitisation
  • Limited modern toxicology dossier
  • Use within IFRA fragrance category limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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