Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil

INCI: FERULA ASSA-FOETIDA GUM OIL

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned — parent material CAS 90028-70-9 applies
Function
Skin conditioning, masking, perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted with no cosmetic-specific prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Concentrated gum oil distillate with amplified sensitization risk; volatile sulfur compounds pose dermal and respiratory sensitization concerns. IFRA may impose use-level restrictions for fragrance applications. Must be evaluated against EU declarable fragrance allergens. Practical inclusion rate self-limiting due to pungency.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil safe in cosmetics?

Concentrated gum oil distillate with amplified sensitization risk; volatile sulfur compounds pose dermal and respiratory sensitization concerns. IFRA may impose use-level restrictions for fragrance applications. Must be evaluated against EU declarable fragrance allergens. Practical inclusion rate self-limiting due to pungency. The EU classifies Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil allowed in the EU?

Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil do in cosmetics?

Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, masking, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned — parent material CAS 90028-70-9 applies.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ferula Assafetida Gum 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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