Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil
- Fragrances
- CAS 89998-16-3
CarCareTruth tracks Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil (CAS 89998-16-3) as a car-care ingredient. It is classified as a VOC.
Skin sensitization possible — contains terpenes (citral, geraniol) that are EU-allergen-list fragrance compounds. Generally low acute toxicity at typical product concentrations.
Camel grass oil is a citronella-relative essential oil used as a botanical fragrance with mild aromatic and antibacterial activity in some natural odor products.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- yes
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 3/5
Common questions about Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil
- What is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil used for in car care?
- Essential oil from camel grass / west Indian lemongrass relative; used as a botanical fragrance and weak natural antimicrobial in some odor products
- Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil a VOC?
- Yes. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil biodegradable?
- Yes. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Camel Grass) Oil has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.