Analysis of the IFRA certificate by categories.

Analysis of the IFRA certificate by categories.

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Table of Contents:

1. Basic Information about IFRA CertificatesIFRA
2. What Does an IFRA Certificate Represent, Real Example
3. All Categories and Subcategories of the IFRA Certificate
4. Analysis by Main Categories: Candles, Diffusers, Massage Candles, Interior Sprays, Soap
 5. Conclusions

 
Let's dissect the IFRA certificate using the example of aromatic oil from Candlescience, "Santal and Coconut." 😊
I promised you an explanation. 😊
 
Recalling the key information about IFRA certificates:
 
👆 The IFRA certificate is a table of categories and permissible usage percentages for each category.
🔸There are a total of 12 categories in the certificate, each with its own subcategories.
🔸Each category and subcategory represents a group of products in which this fragrance can or cannot be used.
🔸The maximum usage percentage for a specific fragrance is specified next to each category.
🔸The percentage can range from 0 to 100.
 
❗If the maximum allowable dosage is 100%, it means there are no restrictions on the amount of fragrance that can be used for that category.
❗If the percentage is close to 0, it is not advisable to use the fragrance in that product.
 
To fully understand what an IFRA certificate is and why it is needed, be sure to read our previous article.
 
Link to the article:
➡️ What is an IFRA certificate and how it benefits us
 
So, here's what the IFRA certificate looks like for the specific fragrance from Candlescience:
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I've translated all the categories for you. Remember them 😉
 
Category 1 - Lip Products
Category 2 - Deodorant / Antiperspirant / Body Spray / Body Mist
Category 3 - Eye Products / Makeup / Face Masks
Category 4 - Perfumes / Solid Perfumes / Scented Bracelets
Category 5A - Body Creams / Leave-On Body Products
Category 5B - Face Creams / Beard Oil / Leave-On Face Products
Category 5C - Hand Creams / Hand Sanitizers / Hand Stay-On Products
Category 5D - Baby Creams / Baby Oils / Baby Products
Category 6 - Mouthwash / Toothpaste / Breath Spray
Category 7A - Rinse-Off Hair Care Products
Category 7B - Leave-On Hair Care Products
Category 8 - Intimate Wipes / Baby Wipes
Category 9 - Rinses / Soap / Shampoo
Category 10A - Cleaning Products / Air Diffusers
Category 10B - Air Fresheners
Category 11A - Diapers
Category 11B - Clothing Fragrance Enhancers
Category 12 - Candles / Fumigators / Air Freshening Crystals, Liquids, Solid Fragrances
 
🔹If you want to use this fragrance for candles, check Category 12 (max level 100%) since we primarily use fragrance in candles within the range of 6-10%. You can safely use this oil for candles.
 
🔹If you want to make a diffuser, check Category 10A (max level 14.93%), as diffusers typically use 15-25% aromatic oil. Therefore, this fragrance is not recommended for CandleScience diffusers.
However, if you're okay with a fragrance concentration of 13-14% in your diffuser, you can use this oil, as CandleScience also mentions on their website.
The main thing is not to exceed the percentage according to IFRA!
 
🔹If you want to make massage candles with a fragrance, check Category 5A (max level 18.49%). Since massage candles typically use 2-3% aromatic oil, you can use this fragrance for massage candles.
 
🔹As for room sprays, check Category 10B (max level 41.06%). Therefore, you can see that the maximum IFRA percentage allows us to use up to 41.06%. This is a lot, as room sprays typically use 5-15% fragrance, so this oil is suitable for making room sprays.
 
🔹For soap products, Category 9 is responsible. In this case, max level 14.93%, as we use 2-6% aroma oils in soap - you can add it! However, you need to consider the individual fragrance characteristics, whether it accelerates trace or not, so also check CandleScience's recommendations for using this oil in soap.
 
Let's draw conclusions: 
- If the max level according to IFRA is higher than your input percentage - you can use it!
- If the max level according to IFRA is lower than your input percentage - you cannot use it!
 
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