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SANTALUM AUSTROCALEDONICUM WOOD WATER

CAS 91845-48-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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About

A sandalwood water from New Caledonia used for its woody, calming fragrance and mild skin conditioning properties.

Santalum austrocaledonicum (New Caledonian sandalwood) wood water is a steam distillate containing santalol and related sesquiterpene alcohols characteristic of sandalwood species. It is used as a fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent. Sandalwood is not specifically restricted under EU Regulation 1223/2009, though natural fragrance allergens present in the extract require declaration under IFRA standards. The steam-distilled water form provides a milder alternative to sandalwood essential oil with reduced sensitization risk compared to concentrated oil forms.

Skin benefits

  • Calming woody fragrance
  • Skin conditioning
  • Traditional aromatherapy use
  • Mild anti-inflammatory properties

Known concerns

  • Contains natural fragrance allergens (santalol)
  • IFRA allergen declaration required
  • Sustainability concerns for wild-harvested sandalwood

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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