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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Moderate concern
Ylang-ylang oil is a known dermal sensitizer due to constituents like benzyl benzoate and isoeugenol; subject to fragrance allergen labeling in the EU. Rarely used as a food flavoring at very low levels.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Essential oil distilled from the flowers of Cananga odorata (ylang-ylang).
Fragrance/flavoring; primarily a cosmetic and perfumery ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- dermal sensitization
- fragrance allergen
What regulators actually say
"The following are essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives... that are generally recognized as safe... Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20) - 'Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)'
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring; subject to fragrance allergen declaration
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