Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: ARTEMISIA PALLENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
91844-86-9 (whole herb); 8016-03-3 (flower-specific)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not on FDA's prohibited or restricted lists for cosmetics; also holds GRAS status as a flavoring agent (21 CFR 172.510)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitizer as an essential oil; possible phototoxicity at high concentrations; may contain trace thujone depending on chemotype. Commonly known as Davana essential oil, obtained by steam distillation from Artemisia pallens; rich, fruity-balsamic scent profile; widely used in niche and natural perfumery

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitizer as an essential oil; possible phototoxicity at high concentrations; may contain trace thujone depending on chemotype. Commonly known as Davana essential oil, obtained by steam distillation from Artemisia pallens; rich, fruity-balsamic scent profile; widely used in niche and natural perfumery The EU classifies Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91844-86-9 (whole herb); 8016-03-3 (flower-specific).

What is the Margin of Safety for Artemisia Pallens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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