Is ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Antioxidant
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (CAS 84604-14-8) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Botanical antioxidant preservative and active from Rosmarinus officinalis. 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
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.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Botanical antioxidant preservative and active from Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaves. Active constituents: carnosic acid and carnosol (diterpene phenols — primary chain-breaking antioxidants), rosmarinic acid (polyphenol — radical scavenger and anti-inflammatory), ursolic acid, and caffeic acid. Multiple antioxidant mechanisms: HAT (carnosic acid/carnosol), SET (rosmarinic acid), and chelation of pro-oxidant metal ions. ISO 16128 NI=1. Used as natural alternative to synthetic antioxidants (BHT, BHA) for product stabilisation and as anti-inflammatory skin active. Anti-microbial secondary activity (limited broad-spectrum efficacy vs synthetic preservatives).
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted without restriction. GRAS for food use (rosemary extract). ISO 16128 NI=1. CRITICAL STABILITY WARNING: rosemary extract (ORE) acts as a pro-oxidant at 40°C in fatty acid/oil systems (documented in raspberry seed oil nanoemulsion stability study). This is temperature-sensitive behaviour not seen with synthetic antioxidants (BHT remained stable at 40°C in the same study). Stability testing at 40°C/75% RH is mandatory for products using rosemary as primary antioxidant. MoCRA safety substantiation required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 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
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 0.01–0.5 | 1 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, anti-wrinkle", "mechanism_of_action": "Carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytotherapy Research,…
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 ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant
natural-source
iso-16128-ni1
pro-oxidant-at-40c
temperature-sensitive
stability-risk
not-standalone-preservative
anti-inflammatory
cosmos-approved
warm-climate-caution
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
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
Rosemary extract
E Number
E392
ADI
Temporary ADI of 0–0.3 mg/kg bw (expressed as carnosic acid and carnosol) mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT allowed in the EU?
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT do in cosmetics?
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT functions as: Botanical antioxidant preservative and active from Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaves. Active constituents: carnosic acid and carnosol (diterpene phenols — primary chain-breaking antioxidants), rosmarinic acid (polyphenol — radical scavenger and anti-inflammatory), ursolic acid, and caffeic acid. Multiple antioxidant mechanisms: HAT (carnosic acid/carnosol), SET (rosmarinic acid), and chelation of pro-oxidant metal ions. ISO 16128 NI=1. Used as natural alternative to synthetic antioxidants (BHT, BHA) for product stabilisation and as anti-inflammatory skin active. Anti-microbial secondary activity (limited broad-spectrum efficacy vs synthetic preservatives).. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 84604-14-8.
Is ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT used outside cosmetics?
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF 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 ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
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.
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