Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” 21 CFR 201.303 applies to methyl salicylate-containing products; used in oral care products as well

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Broader plant-part sourcing (flower, leaf, stem) may introduce compositional variability versus leaf-only oil; methyl salicylate content presents reproductive and sensitization concerns; concentration restrictions apply across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component natural-origin fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Broader plant-part sourcing (flower, leaf, stem) may introduce compositional variability versus leaf-only oil; methyl salicylate content presents reproductive and sensitization concerns; concentration restrictions apply across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. The EU classifies Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

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

What is the Margin of Safety for Gaultheria Procumbens Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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