Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil

INCI: CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
8006-81-3 / 83863-30-3 / 68606-83-7
Function
Masking, Perfuming, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Must be calculated per CPSR using IFRA-compliant use levels; typical safe use: 0.1โ€“0.8% depending on product category

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Contains multiple EU-listed fragrance allergens with documented contact dermatitis risk and high sensitization potential; requires batch-specific allergen certificate and oxidation-protective storage (15โ€“25ยฐC, dark bottles); restricted use in leave-on skin products; EU transition deadlines: new products July 31, 2026; existing products July 31, 2028.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains multiple EU-listed fragrance allergens with documented contact dermatitis risk and high sensitization potential; requires batch-specific allergen certificate and oxidation-protective storage (15โ€“25ยฐC, dark bottles); restricted use in leave-on skin products; EU transition deadlines: new products July 31, 2026; existing products July 31, 2028. The EU classifies Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil allowed in the EU?

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil do in cosmetics?

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-81-3 / 83863-30-3 / 68606-83-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) 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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