Is Thymus Vulgaris Oil safe in cosmetics?
Thymus Vulgaris Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
INCI: THYMUS VULGARIS OIL
Thymus Vulgaris Oil (CAS 84929-51-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Perfuming. 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 data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Thymus Vulgaris Oil is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H314, H317, H318, 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
Masking, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
284-535-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; GRAS as flavoring; listed in EAFUS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thymus Vulgaris Oil.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Thymus Vulgaris Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thymus Vulgaris Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
natural-origin
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Biocide
Preservative
Antioxidant
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Europe
Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thymus Vulgaris Oil allowed in the EU?
Thymus Vulgaris Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thymus Vulgaris Oil do in cosmetics?
Thymus Vulgaris Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-51-1.
Is Thymus Vulgaris Oil used outside cosmetics?
Thymus Vulgaris Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Thymus Vulgaris Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Thymus Vulgaris Oil is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H314, H317, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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