Is Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Also known as: EINECS 290-370-1, Thuja occidentalis, Eastern white cedar
INCI: THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract (CAS 90131-58-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Bleaching, Perfuming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. 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
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H301, H302, H304, H317, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Perfuming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
290-370-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted as botanical extract under general cosmetics provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thuja Occidentalis 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
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Bleaching agent
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 290-370-1
Thuja occidentalis
Eastern white cedar
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Bleaching agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Europe; Personal care; restricted
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
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
Spinach extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Perfuming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90131-58-1.
Is Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis 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 Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H301, H302, H304, H317, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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