Is Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Fragrance
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract)
INCI: ROSEMARY EXTRACT
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) (CAS 84604-14-8) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.2%. 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
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H317, H332, H371, H373, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 0.2%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Assessed via IFRA limits for safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract).
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-PLANT-46", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "acceptable", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Botanical extract - Rosemary derived", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_co…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "oily,combination,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Antioxidant/antimicrobial"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.1", "max_concentration_pct": "1.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "0.5", "product_type": "Moisturizer", "function_at_concentration": "Antioxidant", "source": "Supplier TDS"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm_…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "liquid", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, antioxidant", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "protected, refreshed", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.36", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "amber-green", "excellent": "good", "light": "light", "synthetic": "botanical"}
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "slow", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "10", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract).
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Biocide
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - body oil
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) allowed in the EU?
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) do in cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 84604-14-8.
Is Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) used outside cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H317, H332, H371, H373, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 0.2%.
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