Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil

INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE DULCE FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
84455-29-8
Function
Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” GRAS (21 CFR 182.10/182.20); no specific cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Sweet fennel essential oil contains estragole (1โ€“3%, genotoxic concern) and trans-anethole (80โ€“90%, estrogenic activity); classified as skin irritant; IFRA concentration limits apply; photosensitivity caution warranted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

Sweet fennel essential oil contains estragole (1โ€“3%, genotoxic concern) and trans-anethole (80โ€“90%, estrogenic activity); classified as skin irritant; IFRA concentration limits apply; photosensitivity caution warranted. The EU classifies Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84455-29-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce Fruit 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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