Is Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil
INCI: ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER OIL
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil (CAS 68990-11-4 (commonly referenced for Arnica montana flower derivatives)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68990-11-4 (commonly referenced for Arnica montana flower derivatives)
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Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific restrictions for topical cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Oil functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-11-4 (commonly referenced for Arnica montana flower derivatives).
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