Is Castoreum Oil safe in cosmetics?
Castoreum Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Castoreum Oil
INCI: CASTOREUM OIL
Castoreum Oil (CAS 8023-83-4 (Castoreum, absolute; related entries exist)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming; declared as PARFUM on labels. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8023-83-4 (Castoreum, absolute; related entries exist)
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Function
Perfuming; declared as PARFUM on labels
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FEMA GRAS for flavoring; permitted in cosmetics as fragrance
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Castoreum Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Castoreum Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castoreum Oil allowed in the EU?
Castoreum Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Castoreum Oil do in cosmetics?
Castoreum Oil functions as: Perfuming; declared as PARFUM on labels. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-83-4 (Castoreum, absolute; related entries exist).
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