Is OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL safe in cosmetics?
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL (CAS 8015-73-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — no specific prohibition; general cosmetic safety requirements apply
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRIPT | 105 | 0 | 1181 | 1181 | non-sensitizer |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
emollient
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Deodorizer
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe; Personal care - body oil
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
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, OIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL allowed in the EU?
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL do in cosmetics?
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8015-73-4.
Is OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL used outside cosmetics?
OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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