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Fragrance

  • Fragrances
  • CAS 8000-34-8
  • IUPAC: Fragrance (parfum)

Fragrance (CAS 8000-34-8) appears in 37 of the 1,974 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of July 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Generic fragrance entry representing undisclosed fragrance mixture. At trace concentrations (<0.001%) in finished polish formulas, health impact is negligible for the population at large. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity may experience contact sensitization at repeated exposure.

Fragrance additives in car care products are typically used at trace concentrations (<0.1%) for scent masking. The CAS 8000-34-8 entry represents a fragrance mixture whose exact composition is not disclosed in the SDS. At sub-0.001% concentrations in a finished polish, direct health impact for normal users is negligible, though individuals with documented fragrance allergies should note the ingredient's presence.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Scent additive at trace concentrations in consumer product formulations

Common questions about Fragrance

What is Fragrance used for in car care?
Scent additive at trace concentrations in consumer product formulations
Is Fragrance a VOC?
No. Fragrance is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Fragrance on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Fragrance is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Fragrance biodegradable?
Yes. Fragrance has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

37 products contain this

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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.