Is Ocimum Basilicum Oil safe in cosmetics?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
INCI: OCIMUM BASILICUM OIL
Ocimum Basilicum Oil (CAS 84775-71-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Tonic, Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Masking, Tonic, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-900-8
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Basil essential oil; EINECS 283-900-8; naturally contains methyl eugenol regulated under EU Annex III; fragrance allergen disclosure required; COSMOS-compatible
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ocimum Basilicum Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ocimum Basilicum Oil.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance-allergen
methyl-eugenol
Annex-III
sensitizer-risk
label-required
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocimum Basilicum Oil allowed in the EU?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ocimum Basilicum Oil do in cosmetics?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil functions as: Masking, Tonic, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-71-3.
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