Is OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF safe in cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF
Also known as: Ocimum basilicum extract, Sweet basil extract, Common basil extract, EINECS 283-900-8
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF (CAS 84775-71-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Tonic. 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 data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF 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
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-900-8
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — no prohibition. Recognized as a botanical ingredient.
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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 LEAF.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Ocimum basilicum extract
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF allowed in the EU?
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF do in cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF functions as: Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-71-3.
Is OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF used outside cosmetics?
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF 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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