Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil

CAS Number
8000-68-8 / 84012-33-9
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food flavoring; cosmetic use under general safety provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High furanocoumarin content (psoralen, bergapten); apiol (~15โ€“20%) is hepatotoxic; myristicin present; IFRA restricts unless furanocoumarin-free

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

High furanocoumarin content (psoralen, bergapten); apiol (~15โ€“20%) is hepatotoxic; myristicin present; IFRA restricts unless furanocoumarin-free The EU classifies Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carum Petroselinum Seed 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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