Carum Carvi Fruit Oil

INCI: CARUM CARVI FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
8000-42-8
Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning, masking, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (21 CFR 182.20; FEMA 2238)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains approximately 50โ€“60% carvone and 40% limonene, both fragrance allergens requiring declaration.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carum Carvi Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains approximately 50โ€“60% carvone and 40% limonene, both fragrance allergens requiring declaration. The EU classifies Carum Carvi Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carum Carvi Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Carum Carvi Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning, masking, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8000-42-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carum Carvi Fruit 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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