Poor Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

INCI: CINNAMOMUM CASSIA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
84961-46-6 / 8007-80-5
Function
Fragrance, denaturing agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not banned; IFRA-restricted; CIR group review applicable

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.4%
Cross-reactivity Group
balsam-of-peru-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted โ€” max 0.05% in finished products

Source: IFRA

Expert Verdict

Dual allergen burden (cinnamaldehyde + eugenol) with strong irritation potential; EU concentration limit 0.2% applies.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Dual allergen burden (cinnamaldehyde + eugenol) with strong irritation potential; EU concentration limit 0.2% applies. The EU classifies Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance, denaturing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-46-6 / 8007-80-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil?

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.

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