Application Guide:
IFRA Compliant Ingredients
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Application Guide: IFRA Compliant Ingredients
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THE FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY PLAYS
A KEY ROLE IN OUR DAILY LIVES.
One common element to all involved is a devotion to supplying safe and deliciously
smelling products to consumers around the world. We share that devotion with you.
Sigma-Aldrich is dedicated to providing a variety of quality, certified fragrance
ingredients with transparent and easily accessible documentation to customers around
the globe. Our expertise in supply chain management helps ensure the products you
need arrive to you when you need them.
Not only does Sigma-Aldrich supply safe, certified ingredients for fragrance
development, we also have a suite of analytical tools to ensure your purity
determination and composition verification tests are quick and accurate.
To learn more, visit
sigma-aldrich.com/flavors-fragrances
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Flavors and Fragrances
SAFE, CERTIFIED INGREDIENTS FOR FRAGRANCE FORMULATION
FLOWER
Octyl Acetate brings jasmine
notes for a clean floral bouquet.
LEAF
2-Isobutylthiazole adds green,
herbaceous notes for fresh scents.
CREAM
2,3-Hexanedione offers a creamy
and slightly oily aroma.
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INGREDIENTS CONSUMERS CAN FEEL SAFE AND CONFIDENT ABOUT
GROWING CONCERN IN CONTACT ALLERGENS IS DRIVING CHANGE IN THE INGREDIENTS USED IN FORMULATIONS.
Within the personal care industry we are seeing the growing
trend of top companies sharing a list of the fragrance
ingredients they use in their formulations. This level of
information is what consumers are demanding in the products
they use. Transparency and high quality ingredients are two of
our core pillars here at Sigma-Aldrich.
In this edition of our application guide, we focus on our growing
line of fragrance ingredients that meet the IFRA guidelines. We
review all of our fragrance ingredients and verify that they do
not contain any prohibited substances identified in Annex II
or Annex III of EU Regulation No. 1223/2009. Furthermore, we
review our ingredients according to the 48th amendment in the
IFRA standards for restricted, prohibited or specified substances.
We strive to offer the utmost transparency to our customers to
help develop safe products for consumers.
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We partnered with perfumer Tony Leardi to bring accurate
and descriptive application information on a number of our
upgraded IFRA products to increase your understanding of
potential opportunities for these dynamic materials in your
fragrance formulations.
Along with descriptive applications, the following additional
information is provided:
• Aroma organoleptic characteristics
• Natural occurrences
• Quality grade and other certifications
Flavors and Fragrances
TONY LEARDI HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE
FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY EVALUATING THE ODOR AND PERFORMANCE OF
FRAGRANCE MATERIALS IN FINISHED APPLICATIONS AND FINDING NEW
AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AROMA MATERIALS.
Tony Leardi has spent over 30 years in the fragrance industry at several leading companies including Takasago
International, Givaudan and Hercules Fragrances, now a part of Symrise. He began his career creating fragrance product
formulations for Avon Products, Inc. His interest in fragrance materials led him to the fragrance supplier side of the
industry where he directed laboratories for fragrance applications, perfume compounding, and new product innovations.
He has patents for several air freshener devices and baby products and has gained insight into Scientific Aromatherapy
using brain wave measurements to determine human reactions to fragrances and their components. He now provides
consulting services in the fragrance industry to companies needing expertise in fragrance technology, new product
development, and laboratory design, staffing, and operations.
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Flavors and Fragrances
α-IONONE ≥90%
I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
This material is a “must have” ingredient in many types of fragrances including floral, fruity, green, aldehydic, chypre
and woody perfumes where it provides depth and character. Has many finished product applications including fine
fragrances, deodorants & antiperspirants, creams & lotions, hair products, air fresheners and detergents & cleaners. If
you find your fragrance composition is “thin”, consider adding α-Ionone to round it out.
Odor Type
Floral
Natural Occurrence
Almond, blackberry, black currant, raspberry, acacia, and plum
Aroma Characteristics
@10% in DPG. Sweet, woody, floral, violet, orris, tropical, fruity.
Suggested Use Level
1%-15%
Product Number
W259403
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p-PROPYL ANISOLE ≥99%, FCC, FG
I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
This material’s interesting anise notes makes it well suited to fruity, floral, mint, powdery and sweet fragrances. It
works well in many applications including fine fragrances, deodorants & antiperspirants, creams & lotions, hair
products, air fresheners and detergents & cleaners. Its excellent odor intensity coupled with high diffusivity make it a
fine choice for candles and air fresheners while providing lift especially to fruity materials.
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Odor Type
Anisic
Natural Occurrence
Anise and spearmint
Aroma Characteristics
@10% in DPG. Sweet anise, licorice, sassafras, fennel.
Suggested Use Level
1%-10%
Product Number
W293008
Flavors and Fragrances
δ-TRIDECALACTONE ≥95%, FG
IFR A, KOSHER AND HALAL
This material has the typical “creamy, milky” type odor of lactones in general and finds use in heavy floral fragrances
like gardenia, tuberose, etc. Works well in many types of finished products including fine fragrances, creams & lotions
and hair products.
Odor Type
Creamy
Natural Occurrence
Not found in nature
Aroma Characteristics
@6% in DPG. Creamy, milky, oily, dairy, buttery, musty.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-6%
Product Number
W468501
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INDOLE ≥99%, FG
IFR A AND KOSHER
Used in floral, woody, herbaceous, fruity, and Oriental fragrances. Can be used in many applications including fine
fragrances, deodorants & antiperspirants, creams & lotions, hair products, air fresheners and detergents & cleaners.
Care must be taken when using this material to minimize its animal, fecal quality. Used properly, it can really add depth
to floral, woody and herbaceous fragrances.
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Odor Type
Animal
Natural Occurrence
Bergamot, roasted coffee, jasmine, neroli, thyme, and ylang ylang
Aroma Characteristics
@1% in DPG. Animal, floral, naphthyl, fecal, smoke.
Suggested Use Level
0.01%-2%
Product Number
W259306
Flavors and Fragrances
4-CARVOMENTHENOL NATURAL, ≥95%, FG
N AT U R A L , I FR A A N D KO S H E R
This material’s close association with essential oils such as rose, lavender and geranium makes it useful for many
fragrance types. It has applications across the board in fine fragrances, deodorants & antiperspirants, creams &
lotions, hair products, air fresheners and detergents & cleaners.
Odor Type
Spicy
Natural Occurrence
Bergamot, bois de rose, calamus, cardamom, cassis, chamomile, cinnamon, citronella, clary sage, eucalyptus, fir
needle, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, labdanum, lavender, lemongrass, orange flower, patchouli, pennyroyal,
pepper, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, rose, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, verbena, wormwood, and yuzu
Aroma Characteristics
@5% in DPG. Peppery, woody, earthy, green, herbaceous, musty, sweet.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-5%
Product Number
W224820
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PHENETHYL ALCOHOL ≥99%, FCC, FG
IFR A, KOSHER AND HALAL
Because it occurs naturally in many flowering plants, consumers think of it as the “preferred” floral note. At lower
concentrations, it gives a non-descript floral boost. At higher concentrations, it provides a recognizable rosy character.
It is used in many floral and especially rose fragrances as well as some fruit fragrances. Works well in fine fragrances,
deodorants & antiperspirants, creams & lotions, hair products, air fresheners and detergents & cleaners. It is also
non-discoloring in most media.
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Odor Type
Floral
Natural Occurrence
In many plants including rose, geranium, jasmine, hyacinth, lily, orange flower, apple, peach, pear and ylang ylang
Aroma Characteristics
@10% in DPG. Floral, rose.
Suggested Use Level
1%-40%
Product Number
W285803
Flavors and Fragrances
(+)-γ-DECALACTONE NATURAL, ≥97%, FG
NATUR AL, IFR A, KOSHER AND HAL AL
This material is useful in floral and fruity fragrances where it adds richness and depth. Its tenacity makes it useful in
many finished products including creams & lotions, shampoos and soaps & detergents.
Odor Type
Fruity
Natural Occurrence
Apricot, butter, coconut, nectarine, osmanthus, peach, raspberry and strawberry
Aroma Characteristics
@10% in DPG. Fresh, oily, waxy, peach, coconut, buttery, sweet.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-12%
Product Number
W236012
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L-FENCHONE ≥98%
I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
A very good camphoraceous material useful in amber, balsam, woody, fir, floral, Oriental, minty and spicy fragrances.
Can be used in many finished products including household cleaning products and detergents. Has good diffusivity in
air fresheners and candles.
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Odor Type
Camphoraceous
Natural Occurrence
Ginger lily, fennel and absinthe
Aroma Characteristics
@5% in DPG. Camphor, herbal, earthy, woody.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-5%
Product Number
W507709
Flavors and Fragrances
MYRCENE ≥95%, STABILIZED, FCC, FG
IFR A, KOSHER AND HALAL
This material’s peppery, herbal characteristics make it suitable for many types of fragrances, most notably citrus and
spicy types. It can provide a fresh note in household products such as cleaners and especially air fresheners where its
high diffusivity enhances topnotes.
Odor Type
Terpenic
Natural Occurrence
Angelica and anise seeds, basil, bergamot, bois de rose, cedarleaf, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, eucalyptus,
fir needle, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, lemongrass, orange flower,
peppermint, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, sage, thyme, verbena, and ylang ylang
Aroma Characteristics
@4% in DPG. Peppery, terpene, spicy, balsam, herbal, plastic.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-4%
Product Number
W276200
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VERATRALDEHYDE ≥98%, FG
I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
This material’s sweet, woody, creamy character goes well with many fragrance types, especially chypre and Oriental
fragrances. It can be used in many finished applications including soap where it can deliver a vanilla-like note without
discoloration.
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Odor Type
Creamy
Natural Occurrence
Peppermint, raspberry and vanilla
Aroma Characteristics
@10% in DPG. Sweet, woody, creamy, vanilla, powdery.
Suggested Use Level
1%-15%
Product Number
W310905
Flavors and Fragrances
COPAIBA BALSAM OIL NATURAL, FG
N AT U R A L , I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
This material is used in woody, sweet and spicy fragrances as well as pine and fir odors. Suitable for many finished
products including fine fragrances and creams & lotions. Its substantivity makes it especially useful in hair and skin
care products.
Odor Type
Woody
Natural Occurrence
Copaifera langsdorffii and reticulata
Aroma Characteristics
@5% in DPG. Woody, balsam, labdanum, spicy, clove.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-5%
Product Number
W521809
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CIS-3-HEXEN-1-OL NATURAL, >98%, FCC, FG
N AT U R A L , I FR A , KO S H E R A N D H A L A L
Because it occurs naturally in many plants, this material finds wide usage in green, floral, aldehydic, fruity, pine and
woody fragrances. It performs very well in many finished product formulations, especially candles where it provides
lift to floral ingredients.
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Odor Type
Green
Natural Occurrence
Apple, bergamot, carnation, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, cornmint, gardenia, geranium, grass, jasmine,
lavender, lemongrass, mango, rose, strawberry, and wormwood
Aroma Characteristics
@8% in DPG. Fresh, green, cut grass, foliage, vegetable, herbal, oily.
Suggested Use Level
0.1%-8%
Product Number
W256323
Flavors and Fragrances
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