Carum Carvi Seed Extract

INCI: CARUM CARVI SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
85940-31-4
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial, masking
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed; caraway derivatives are GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential sensitization from terpene constituents; lower essential oil content than distilled oil reduces risk

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carum Carvi Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Potential sensitization from terpene constituents; lower essential oil content than distilled oil reduces risk The EU classifies Carum Carvi Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carum Carvi Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Carum Carvi Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Carum Carvi Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85940-31-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carum Carvi Seed Extract?

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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