Is OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT
Also known as: Sweet basil extract, Common basil extract, EINECS 283-900-8
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT (CAS 84775-71-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-900-8
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has assessed Ocimum basilicum-derived ingredients; no specific prohibition
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Sweet basil extract
Common basil extract
EINECS 283-900-8
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
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
Basil extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT allowed in the EU?
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT do in cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT functions as: Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-71-3.
Is OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT used outside cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT 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 OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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