Unravel Perfumery ·Aroma Chemicals
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CAS 1222-05-5 · Musk · Polycyclic · Not restricted by IFRA
Galaxolide is IFF's HHCB, the clean, sweet polycyclic musk behind the 'fresh laundry' smell of countless detergents and a quiet workhorse in fine fragrance. It adds volume, softness and staying power without drawing attention to itself.
Clean and sweet with a soft floral-woody musk, like freshly washed cotton. Diffusive and very long-lasting, so you notice it more in the dry-down than on the first sniff.
Use it as a base note and fixative in florals, fresh and woody accords, and in attar-style oils. Layering it with a macrocyclic musk such as Habanolide or ethylene brassylate gives a rounder, more expensive-smelling musk base than any single musk.
Blends well with: Habanolide, Musk T / Ethylene Brassylate, Iso E Super, Hedione, Ambroxan.
Not restricted under the current IFRA Standards (51st Amendment). IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will introduce a new restriction for this material. The limits have not been published yet. EU: Added to the EU's expanded fragrance-allergen list (Regulation 2023/1545): declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
For use in perfumery, cosmetics and fragrance manufacturing only. Not for ingestion. Handle neat material with gloves and good ventilation. The certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) are available on request.
Galaxolide is IFF's trade name for HHCB (CAS 1222-05-5), a polycyclic musk with a clean, sweet laundry-fresh character.
It indicates the undiluted grade. Galaxolide is also sold pre-diluted (for example Galaxolide 50), so check the grade when copying a formula.
Not restricted under the current IFRA Standards (51st Amendment). IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will introduce a new restriction for this material. The limits have not been published yet. EU: Added to the EU's expanded fragrance-allergen list (Regulation 2023/1545): declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
Browse more aroma chemicals for perfumery. Technical and regulatory data checked 21 September 2026 against the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) and the 52nd Amendment consultation outcome.
Starting points built from our own catalogue. Dosages are % of the finished oil or parts by weight; adjust by smell.
The modern 'skin scent': transparent woods, soft musk and a mineral ambergris glow that lasts all day.
Use at 10–25% of your perfume concentrate, or wear as a minimalist scent on its own.
Soft, clean, laundry-fresh musk with a gentle powdery warmth — a ready base for florals and fresh scents.
Use at 10–30% of the formula as the musk foundation.
Powdery violet and orris — the soft 'lipstick' accord.
Use at 10–20% of a powdery floral.
Boost
White Musk Perfume Oil
Add 2–4% Galaxolide to this oil
Expect a cleaner, softer 'fresh laundry' musk and a longer, smoother dry-down.
Boost
Clean Musk & Vanilla Perfume Oil
Add 2–4% Galaxolide to this oil
Expect a cleaner, softer 'fresh laundry' musk and a longer, smoother dry-down.
Boost
White Musk & Amber Perfume Oil
Add 2–4% Galaxolide to this oil
Expect a cleaner, softer 'fresh laundry' musk and a longer, smoother dry-down.
Suggested levels are kept within IFRA fine-fragrance limits for the added material. Your oil already contains other materials, so check the finished blend against the IFRA Standards before selling.
Official documents and compliance certificates for this product. Always verify IFRA usage levels from the official compliance sheets before formulation.
Documents will appear here once uploaded via the custom.certifications metafield.Request via WhatsApp →
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Opened fragrance products cannot be returned. Damaged or incorrect items resolved within 48 hours of reporting with photo.
Technical & regulatory data checked 21 Sep 2026
Coming change: IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will introduce a new restriction for this material. The limits have not been published yet.
EU: Added to the EU's expanded fragrance-allergen list (Regulation 2023/1545): declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
Limits for other product types differ. Always check the current IFRA Standards and your local cosmetic regulations before finalising a formula.
Very viscous when undiluted; warm gently or pre-dilute (e.g. 50% in IPM, DPG or benzyl benzoate) for easier weighing.
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