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JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA, EXT., OXIDIZED, ACETYLATED

CAS 94334-11-9 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An oxidised, acetylated cedar (Juniperus virginiana) extract used as a fragrance fixative. Oxidation generates known sesquiterpene allergens, placing it in the Moderate band as a fragrance ingredient.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides woody fragrance character
  • Long perfumery use as fixative

Known concerns

  • Oxidised cedar terpenes are documented contact allergens
  • EU regulates fragrance allergens; declarable thresholds apply
  • Sensitisation risk in atopic skin
  • Limited cosmetic-grade efficacy beyond fragrance

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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