Is Juniperus Communis Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract
Also known as: Juniper berries (Juniperus communis L.), Juniper extract (Juniperus communis L.), Juniperus communis extract, Juniperus communis ext.
INCI: JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS WOOD EXTRACT
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract (CAS 84603-69-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR found J. communis extract safe as used (IJTR, 2001)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Juniperus Communis Wood Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Juniperus Communis Wood Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis L.)
Juniper extract (Juniperus communis L.)
Juniperus communis extract
Juniperus communis ext.
Chemical Function
Biocide
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Juniperus Communis Wood Extract allowed in the EU?
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Juniperus Communis Wood Extract do in cosmetics?
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-69-0.
Is Juniperus Communis Wood Extract used outside cosmetics?
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Juniperus Communis Wood Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Juniperus Communis Wood Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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