Juniper Berry CO2 Extract

INCI: JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
84603-69-0
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Antiseptic, Tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; permitted in cosmetics without specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CLP: H304 (Aspiration hazard Cat. 1), H315 (Skin Irritant), H317 (Skin Sensitizer), H319 (Eye Irritant). Oxidation of monoterpenes during storage dramatically increases sensitization risk โ€” must be stored under nitrogen with antioxidant protection. Limonene and linalool must be declared per Annex III thresholds. CO2 extract may have higher terpene concentration than steam-distilled oil.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juniper Berry CO2 Extract safe in cosmetics?

CLP: H304 (Aspiration hazard Cat. 1), H315 (Skin Irritant), H317 (Skin Sensitizer), H319 (Eye Irritant). Oxidation of monoterpenes during storage dramatically increases sensitization risk โ€” must be stored under nitrogen with antioxidant protection. Limonene and linalool must be declared per Annex III thresholds. CO2 extract may have higher terpene concentration than steam-distilled oil. The EU classifies Juniper Berry CO2 Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Juniper Berry CO2 Extract allowed in the EU?

Juniper Berry CO2 Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Juniper Berry CO2 Extract do in cosmetics?

Juniper Berry CO2 Extract functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Antiseptic, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-69-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Juniper Berry CO2 Extract?

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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