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Oakmoss Extract

Naturals CAS 68917-10-2

A dry mossy note with a phenolic woody character and a soft tar facet. Forest and natural, it adds an oakmoss green depth to chypre accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Woody
Descriptor 2 Mossy
Descriptor 3 Earthy

Identification

CAS Number68917-10-2
INCI NameEvernia prunastri lichen extract
CategoryNaturals

Synonyms

evernia prunastri lichen concrete, oak moss concrete, oakmoss concrete brown maroc, oakmoss concrete green maroc

Physical and chemical data

Solubility water, 1070 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance dark green solid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit 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 Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction / Specification
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization
SpecificationOakmoss 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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