Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Also known as: Lemongrass oil, Oils, lemongrass, Caswell No. 618D, Citral terpenes, Cymbopogon citratus oil (+10 more)
INCI: CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil (CAS 8007-02-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR final report; constituent allergens assessed individually by SCCS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
4 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >2000 mg/kg | Rabbit | dermal | acute | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >5000 mg/kg | Rabbit | dermal | acute | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >5000 mg/kg | Rabbit | dermal | acute | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >5000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | TEST |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance
essential-oil
annex-iii-restricted
allergen-declaration
citral
geraniol
farnesol
limonene
eu-2023-1545
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Lemongrass oil
Oils, lemongrass
Caswell No. 618D
Citral terpenes
Cymbopogon citratus oil
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 040502
FEMA No. 2624
Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus DC. and Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Oil of lemon grass
Oil of lemongrass, West Indian
West indian lemongrass oil
Lemon grass oil
Indian melissa oil
UNII-5BIA40E9ED
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-02-1.
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