Is Cymbopogon Nardus Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
Also known as: Oils, citronella, Caswell No. 618, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 021901, Essential oil of cymbopogon nardus, FEMA No. 2308 (+4 more)
INCI: CYMBOPOGON NARDUS OIL
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil (CAS 8000-29-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Perfuming, Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; EPA regulates as biopesticide in insect repellent context only
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cymbopogon Nardus Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
No specific technical function
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cymbopogon Nardus Oil.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-allergen
eu-allergen-label-required
citronellol-sensitizer
geraniol-sensitizer
oxidation-risk
no-mos-published
ifra-restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Oils, citronella
Caswell No. 618
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 021901
Essential oil of cymbopogon nardus
FEMA No. 2308
Oil of citronella
Zitronell oel
UNII-QYO8Q067D0
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Humectant
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - body oil
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Nardus Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Nardus Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil functions as: Perfuming, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8000-29-1.
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