Fragrance
OPOPANAX CHIRONIUM RESIN STEAM-DISTILLED OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Opopanax resin oil — sweet balsamic perfumery ingredient regulated under EU Annex III/184 with strict concentration limits, due to phototoxic furocoumarin content and sensitisation risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Distinctive sweet balsamic perfumery note
- High-end fragrance use
- Traditional aromatic resin
Known concerns
- EU Annex III/184 — concentration restrictions
- Phototoxicity risk — bergaptol-class furocoumarins may be present
- Skin sensitisation potential
- Furocoumarin disclosure considerations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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