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Fragrance

FOENICULUM VULGARE DULCE FRUIT OIL

CAS 84455-29-8 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Sweet-fennel fruit essential oil — anethole-rich, used at low % for fragrance. Carries the typical concerns of fennel oils: estragole content and sensitisation potential push it to orange.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive aromatic component
  • Traditional botanical fragrance
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Contains anethole — sensitiser at higher doses
  • Estragole content (genotoxicity concern)
  • Skin sensitisation in fragrance-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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