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Essential Oil

GUAIACUM SANCTUM GUM OIL

CAS 91723-40-9 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Guaiac wood gum essential oil used in perfumery for warm woody notes. Documented sensitiser with IFRA caps; the species also faces CITES sourcing restrictions.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Woody-balsamic fragrance note
  • Traditional perfumery ingredient

Known concerns

  • Known fragrance sensitiser
  • CITES/sustainability concerns for guaiacum
  • IFRA-restricted use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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