Oakmoss Absolute (low Atranol & Chloratranol)
Naturals Base Note CAS 9000-50-4
Dry, woody and resinous with a smoky, pine bark character and a soft leathery, mossy depth. Tenacious, it builds chypre and fougere bases with a darker, more coniferous moss than oakmoss.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Mossy |
| Descriptor 3 | Earthy |
| Odor Impact1 | 135 |
| Tenacity1 | 24 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 9000-50-4 |
| INCI Name | Evernia prunastri lichen extract |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. |
Synonyms
Treemoss Absolute (evernia Furfuraceae), Mousse D' Arbre absolute (evernia Furfuraceae Spp.), Evernia Furfuraceae Spp. absolute, Lichen prunastri L, Evernia herinii P.A.Duvign, Oakmoss Absolute (evernia Prunasti Spp.), Mousse De Chene absolute (Evernia Prunasti Spp.), Evernia Spp. Absolute, Evernia Prunastri - lichen, oak moss, oakmoss
Physical and chemical data
| Appearance | Brown paste |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.020 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.016 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.10 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.10 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.076 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.076 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.18 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.10 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.10 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.032 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.10 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.10 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.10 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.10 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.10 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
| Specification | Oakmoss extracts must not contain added Treemoss, which is a source of resin acids. Traces of resin acids may be carried over to commercial qualities of Oakmoss in the manufacturing process. These traces must not exceed 0.1% (1000 ppm) of Dehydroabietic acid (DHA) in the extract. The concentration of resin acids in Oakmoss can be measured with an High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Rever |
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