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Fragrance

FUSEL OIL

CAS 8013-75-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A by-product of alcohol distillation — a mixture of higher amyl alcohols. Used as a fragrance fixative; potentially irritating at concentration and best used at very low levels in cosmetics.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance fixative in perfumery
  • Solvent for fragrance compounds

Known concerns

  • Mixture of higher alcohols (amyl, isobutyl) — irritating at concentration
  • Inhalation hazard during formulation
  • Methanol traces possible
  • Can be drying to skin
  • Limited safety data for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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