NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Basil oil

CAS 8015-73-4

Basil oil (CAS 8015-73-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 11 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
11
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
11
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 3 fields
Name
Basil oil
CAS Number
8015-73-4
DTXSID
DTXSID60894205

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 14 records
FragranceSoftener and conditionerDeodorizerHumectantEmulsifierFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 11 records
ListKeywordSource
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; Personal care - body oilDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 11 of 11 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
6.2%EC3DermalMouseNTP ICE skin sensitization
6.2%EC3DermalMouseNTP ICE skin sensitization
6.2%EC3DermalMouseNTP ICE skin sensitization
6.2%EC3DermalMouseNTP ICE skin sensitization
Z129UMU8LEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Z129UMU8LEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Z129UMU8LEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Z129UMU8LEUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
2592ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP ICE skin sensitization

Showing 11 of 11 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
Emollient
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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 Basil oil?

Basil oil has 11 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 6.2 % via Dermal in Mouse. Source: NTP ICE skin sensitization.

What regulatory lists include Basil oil?

Basil oil appears on 7 regulatory/inventory lists including consumer_product, IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 4 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Basil oil used in cosmetics?

Yes, Basil oil is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM 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 Basil 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 Basil oil used outside industrial chemicals?

Basil oil also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.