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Fragrance

FARNESOL

CAS 4602-84-0
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A floral-sweet natural fragrance terpenoid found in many essential oils — but EU-labelled as a fragrance allergen with documented skin sensitization, especially as it oxidises. Mandatory label declaration applies.

Skin benefits

  • Pleasant sweet floral fragrance note
  • Found naturally in many essential oils
  • Some mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • EU-labelled fragrance allergen (Annex III)
  • Recognised skin sensitizer
  • Oxidation increases allergy risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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