Is Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil
INCI: HYDROGENATED NEPETA CATARIA OIL
Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil (CAS 84929-35-1 (EC: 284-520-5) per CosIng; EPA registers the refined hydrogenated form under CAS 952722-18-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; also registered by EPA as a biochemical insect. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84929-35-1 (EC: 284-520-5) per CosIng; EPA registers the refined hydrogenated form under CAS 952722-18-8
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; also registered by EPA as a biochemical insect repellent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — EPA Toxicity Category III (oral, eye irritation) and Category IV (dermal, inhalation, skin irritation); not a dermal sensitizer
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Nepeta Cataria Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent; also registered by EPA as a biochemical insect repellent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-35-1 (EC: 284-520-5) per CosIng; EPA registers the refined hydrogenated form under CAS 952722-18-8.
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