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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same citral-driven sensitization risk as the herb oil. Contact allergy can be confirmed via epicutaneous patch testing. The distinction from "herb oil" is primarily the plant part used (leaves only vs. whole herb), which may slightly alter the terpene profile.. Essential oil distilled specifically from leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus (Cochin/East Indian Lemongrass), as opposed to the whole herb. Functionally nearly identical to the herb oil, but the leaf-only sourcing may yield a marginally di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Same citral-driven sensitization risk as the herb oil. Contact allergy can be confirmed via epicutaneous patch testing. The distinction from "herb oil" is primarily the plant part used (leaves only vs. whole herb), which may slightly alter the terpene profile.. Essential oil distilled specifically from leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus (Cochin/East Indian Lemongrass), as opposed to the whole herb. Functionally nearly identical to the herb oil, but the leaf-only sourcing may yield a marginally di... The EU classifies Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91844-92-7 and/or 8007-02-1 (both CAS numbers are associated with lemongrass oil from C. flexuosus; 8007-02-1 is the older, general lemongrass oil CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf 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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