Is Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)
INCI: LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) (CAS 90063-37-9) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
289-995-2
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed as active sunscreen ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil).
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
terpene-hydroperoxide-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: IFRA
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "fragrance", "cross_reactivity_group": "terpene-hydroperoxide-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.5", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "yes", "source": "IFRA"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil).
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Lavender extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) allowed in the EU?
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) do in cosmetics?
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 90063-37-9.
Is Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) used outside cosmetics?
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil) is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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