Birch tar oil (Betula pendula Roth)

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Birch tar oil (Betula pendula Roth) | Ingredient - YUMA

CAS number: 8001-88-5
IFRA Standard status: Status unavailable

Last updated · 04-07-2025Record completeness100%

The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.

Description

Birch tar oil has a distinctive scent reminiscent of a Victorian estate study. With strong leather notes accompanied by wood and smoke nuances, it creates a sense of elegance and tradition. This ingredient has a natural origin, as it is extracted from the silver birch (Betula pendula Roth). Its unique aromatic signature makes it a valuable component in creating fragrances with depth and character, offering a sense of luxury and timeless elegance.

Reported natural sources

White Birch

Additional information

Birch tar has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across many regions of Northern Europe and Russia, primarily for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
The traditional extraction method for birch tar, known as dry distillation, involves heating birch bark and wood to high temperatures without oxygen, a technique dating back to the Viking Age.
Birch tar oil was a key component in the production of famous Russian yuft leather, a luxury material sought after in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries for its water resistance and characteristic scent.

CAS number

8001-88-5

Other names

Bouleau, betula pubescens, extractsBetula pubescens extractBirch oil, tar rectified fccBetula platyphylloides tar oilBetula pendulaBetula talassica tar oilBetulaceaeBetula pendula extractBirch extractBirch, betula alba, extract

Linked YUMA products

No YUMA products are linked to this ingredient

IFRA Standard status

The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.

Status unavailableRelated IFRA document

IFRA restrictions by category

IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.

1. Lip products and children's toys
Max concentration0%
2. Deodorants and antiperspirants
Max concentration0%
3. Face cosmetics and masks
Max concentration0%

Regulatory information

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for birch tar oil (Betula pendula Roth). Once completed, the assessment will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Category	Max concentration
1. Lip products and children's toys	0%
2. Deodorants and antiperspirants	0%
3. Face cosmetics and masks	0%
4. Perfumes and fragranced products	0%
5A. Body lotions and powders	0%
5B. Face moisturizers and toners	0%
5C. Hand creams and sanitizers	0%
5D. Baby care products	0%
6. Oral care products	0%
7A. Rinse-off hair treatments	0%
7B. Leave-on hair products	0%
8. Intimate care products	0%
9. Rinse-off body products	0%
10A. Home care (non-aerosol)	0%
10B. Household aerosols and sprays	0%
11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure)	0%
11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure)	0%
12. Products with no direct skin contact	0%