Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil

INCI: GAULTHERIA FRAGRANTISSIMA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
90045-28-6
Function
Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 99%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR 201.303 which requires warning labeling on any drug containing >5% methyl salicylate; no explicit cosmetic ban but RIFM/CIR safe at practice-of-use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Methyl salicylate content 96-99% with reproductive toxicity concern (Category 2); aspirin cross-reactivity risk in salicylate-sensitive individuals; strict concentration limits required for children's products (โ‰ค0.02% in leave-on for ages 0.5-3 years); EU CLP reclassification may drive future restrictions; IFRA-listed ingredient.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Methyl salicylate content 96-99% with reproductive toxicity concern (Category 2); aspirin cross-reactivity risk in salicylate-sensitive individuals; strict concentration limits required for children's products (โ‰ค0.02% in leave-on for ages 0.5-3 years); EU CLP reclassification may drive future restrictions; IFRA-listed ingredient. The EU classifies Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 99%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-28-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gaultheria Fragrantissima 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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