Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil

INCI: CURCUMA LONGA RHIZOME OIL

CAS Number
8007-02-1 (turmeric oil); 84775-52-0 (C. longa extract family)
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS (21 CFR 182.20) for food use; permitted in cosmetics with no specific FDA restriction. CIR review in progress for Curcuma longa group

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Photosensitization potential of curcuminoid residues; known skin sensitizer (H317); yellow staining; ar-turmerone may be a moderate sensitizer; recommend HRIPT at intended use level

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil safe in cosmetics?

Photosensitization potential of curcuminoid residues; known skin sensitizer (H317); yellow staining; ar-turmerone may be a moderate sensitizer; recommend HRIPT at intended use level The EU classifies Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil allowed in the EU?

Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil do in cosmetics?

Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-02-1 (turmeric oil); 84775-52-0 (C. longa extract family).

What is the Margin of Safety for Curcuma Longa Rhizome 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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