treemoss extract

Treemoss extract is a concrete obtained from the lichen species Evernia furfuracea, part of the Usneaceae family. It is a natural fragrance raw material widely recognized for its characteristic woody and tar-like odor profile at full concentration. This extract is referenced in various sources and known under several synonyms including cedar moss extract, cedarmoss extract, and the botanical term Evernia furfuracea, ext. The compound is linked with the PubChem controlled vocabulary database, providing detailed chemical and safety information. Typically sourced from harvested lichen, treemoss extract finds use in perfumery for its distinctive scent character. It appears as a concentrated resinous material and contributes depth and complexity to fragrance formulations.

Treemoss extract naturally occurs in the lichen Evernia furfuracea, common in forest habitats where it grows on trees. This extract is valued in fragrance and cosmetic applications for its woody aromatic properties. Due to its distinct scent, it is incorporated into perfuming agents for fine fragrances, personal care products, and other scented formulations. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) (Global) provides a code of practice including concentration limits to ensure dermal sensitization risks are managed. Treemoss extract is thus utilized within established regulatory frameworks to contribute woody notes to a range of fragrance products.

This extract is a resinous concrete obtained from lichen material, presenting a woody and tar-like odor character at 100% concentration. Its chemical composition includes complex natural constituents responsible for its olfactory properties. The material’s physical form as a sharp-smelling concrete influences its use in formulations where precise dosing controls odor intensity. Its dermal toxicity data indicate low acute toxicity with high LD50 values by skin and oral routes, but dermal sensitization is the critical effect prompting regulatory usage limits. The extract’s chemical stability and compatibility with solvents and other fragrance ingredients support its inclusion in diverse perfumery products under recommended conditions.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 4330 mL/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 915, 1975.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 915, 1975.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Dermal sensitization
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View IFRA Standards Library for complete information.
Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information.
IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%):
Category 1: Products applied to the lips
0.020 %
Category 2: Products applied to the axillae
0.016 %
Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
0.10 %
Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance
0.10 %
	Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
0.076 %
Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
0.076 %
Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
0.076 %
Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
0.076 %
Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure
0.18 %
	Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact
Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
0.10 %
Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
0.10 %
Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure
0.032 %
Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
0.10 %
	Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact
Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products)
0.10 %
Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products
0.10 %
	Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate
Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
0.10 %
Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
0.10 %
Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
No Restriction
	Notes:
IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS:
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
Recommendation for treemoss extract flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):90028-67-4

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

SCCNFP:opinion

WGK Germany:2

evernia furfuracea extract

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