Cinnamon bark oil
زيت لحاء القرفة
Essential oil (declarable) · CAS: 8015-91-6
Common allergen - caution if skin-sensitive
Why this verdict
Cinnamal-rich; potent sensitizer.
What It Is
Whole cinnamon bark oil.
Richer in the potent allergen cinnamal than cassia-leaf oil - the cinnamon-sensitive should be cautious.
Evidence & Status
IARC Carcinogen Group
Not classified
EU Status
Permitted; individually labelled above threshold
US · FDA Status
Permitted
Fragrance & Air
IFRA status
Restricted
Airborne risk
Low-moderate (volatilises into room air)
Sensitizer note
Cinnamal-rich; potent sensitizer.
Halal Status: Halal
Plant/synthetic-derived; confirm not animal-sourced for naturals
Standard: MS 1500:2019; GSO 2055-1; JAKIM e-SMAF
Worth Knowing
Primary Source
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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