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Fragrance

ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM OIL

CAS 97404-53-0
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Sichuan pepper (sansho) essential oil — distinctive tingling-citrus aroma. Amide/alkaloid content (sanshools) and possible furanocoumarins make it a sensitisation risk that needs careful evaluation in cosmetics.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Sichuan-pepper aroma
  • Niche perfumery
  • Plant-derived

Known concerns

  • Sanshool sensitisation
  • Possible phototoxicity
  • Mucosal irritation
  • Sparse cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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