Is Alpinia Galanga Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Alpinia Galanga Root Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Alpinia Galanga Root Oil
INCI: ALPINIA GALANGA ROOT OIL
Alpinia Galanga Root Oil (CAS 8024-40-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Masking
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not formally assessed by CIR; FEMA GRAS No. 2500 for galangal root oil for flavoring use; permitted in cosmetics without specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alpinia Galanga Root Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alpinia Galanga Root Oil.
Regulatory Flags
fema-gras-2500
eugenol-containing
allergen-labeling-required
ifra-eugenol-limit-applies
no-cir-assessment
no-eu-restriction
skin-irritant-concentrated
sesquiterpene-rich
fragrance-allergen-monitoring
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpinia Galanga Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Alpinia Galanga Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alpinia Galanga Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Alpinia Galanga Root Oil functions as: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-40-6.
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