Is Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil
Also known as: Checkerberry oil, Gaultheria procumbens oil, Gualtheria oil, Wintergreen oil, natural, Oils, wintergreen
INCI: GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS LEAF OIL
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil (CAS 68917-75-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — 21 CFR 201.303 warning labeling required for drugs >5% methyl salicylate; CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Checkerberry oil
Gaultheria procumbens oil
Gualtheria oil
Wintergreen oil, natural
Oils, wintergreen
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68917-75-9.
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