Is Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil
INCI: CYPERUS ARTICULATUS ROOT OIL
Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil (CAS Not consistently defined; typically treated as an essential oil mixture without a single CAS assigned, composition including sesquiterpenes such as cyperene analogues.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient, skin- or hair-conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not consistently defined; typically treated as an essential oil mixture without a single CAS assigned, composition including sesquiterpenes such as cyperene analogues.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient, skin- or hair-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA prohibition; treated as cosmetic ingredient; any therapeutic or hair-growth/hair-removal claims could reclassify as drug.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Cyperus Articulatus Root Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient, skin- or hair-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently defined; typically treated as an essential oil mixture without a single CAS assigned, composition including sesquiterpenes such as cyperene analogues..
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