NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Mace oil

Also known as: FEMA No. 2652, FEMA No. 2653, FEMA No. 2654, Mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.), Mace oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) (+13 more)

CAS 8007-12-3

Mace oil (CAS 8007-12-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 13 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil →

SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
13
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 21 fields
Name
Mace oil
CAS Number
8007-12-3
DTXSID
DTXSID9093692
Synonyms
FEMA No. 2652FEMA No. 2653FEMA No. 2654Mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)Mace oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)Mace oleoresin/extract (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)Macis oilNCI-C56484Nutmeg butterNutmeg butter fatNutmeg fatNutmeg oil, expressed

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 10 records
FragranceDeodorizerSoftener and conditionerThickening agentFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 13 records
ListKeywordSource
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
9KKX6I0U7ZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
9KKX6I0U7ZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
9KKX6I0U7ZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
9KKX6I0U7ZUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
5400ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
>=260mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatECHA
>=560mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseECHA
>=600mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralHamsterECHA
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization

Showing 10 of 10 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Plant Oil / Essential Oil
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Mace oil?

Mace oil has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 9KKX6I0U7Z UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Mace oil?

Mace oil appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), IFRA Transparency, consumer_product, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Mace oil used in cosmetics?

Yes, Mace oil is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Mace oil come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Mace oil used outside industrial chemicals?

Mace oil also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.