Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol)

INCI: CINEOLE

CAS Number
470-82-6
Function
Denaturant, fragrance, masking agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; CIR assessed as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Skin penetration enhancer that may increase absorption of other ingredients; flammable; may cause allergic skin reaction at higher concentrations; contraindicated near face and nose of infants and young children

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) safe in cosmetics?

Skin penetration enhancer that may increase absorption of other ingredients; flammable; may cause allergic skin reaction at higher concentrations; contraindicated near face and nose of infants and young children The EU classifies Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) allowed in the EU?

Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) do in cosmetics?

Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) functions as: Denaturant, fragrance, masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 470-82-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol)?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cineole (1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol) is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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