NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Valerian

Also known as: Oils, valerian, FEMA No. 3100, Valerian oil, Valerian rhizome and root oil, Valerian root oil (+8 more)

CAS 8008-88-6

Valerian (CAS 8008-88-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 8 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
8
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 16 fields
Name
Valerian
CAS Number
8008-88-6
DTXSID
DTXSID9040186
Synonyms
Oils, valerianFEMA No. 3100Valerian oilValerian rhizome and root oilValerian root oilValerian root oil (Valenriana officinalis L.)Valeriana officinalis root oilHeliotrope, GardenValerianaValeriana officinalisBaldrian oelSerenus

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
DeodorizerFragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
5IDP76AM0YUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5IDP76AM0YUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5IDP76AM0YUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5IDP76AM0YUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Valerian?

Valerian has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5IDP76AM0Y UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Valerian?

Valerian appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; pharmaceutical, IFRA Transparency, consumer_product, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Valerian used in cosmetics?

Yes, Valerian is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Valerian come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Valerian used outside industrial chemicals?

Valerian also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.