Is Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil safe in cosmetics?
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil
INCI: LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil (CAS 68855-99-2 / 90063-59-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 80%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
80%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted. FEMA GRAS number 3846
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil allowed in the EU?
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 80%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil do in cosmetics?
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Essential Oil functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68855-99-2 / 90063-59-5.
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