Carum Copticum Fruit Extract

INCI: CARUM COPTICUM FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
8001-99-8
Function
Masking, perfuming, antimicrobial, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Ajowan oil is GRAS (FEMA 3064); extract not separately listed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High thymol content (40โ€“50%); potential skin irritant and sensitizer; requires strict dilution for dermal use

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carum Copticum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

High thymol content (40โ€“50%); potential skin irritant and sensitizer; requires strict dilution for dermal use The EU classifies Carum Copticum Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carum Copticum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Carum Copticum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Carum Copticum Fruit Extract functions as: Masking, perfuming, antimicrobial, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-99-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carum Copticum Fruit 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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