Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil

INCI: KUNZEA AMBIGUA BRANCH/LEAF/TWIG OIL

CAS Number
97553-36-1 (EINECS: 307-193-3)
Function
Fragrance; skin conditioning; rich in α-pinene, bicyclogermacrene, and sesquiterpenes
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — essential oil; no specific CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance allergen declaration required; oxidized terpenes (α-pinene, limonene) can become sensitizers on storage; recommend max 1–2% in leave-on products; phototoxicity data not available

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance allergen declaration required; oxidized terpenes (α-pinene, limonene) can become sensitizers on storage; recommend max 1–2% in leave-on products; phototoxicity data not available The EU classifies Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil allowed in the EU?

Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil do in cosmetics?

Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil functions as: Fragrance; skin conditioning; rich in α-pinene, bicyclogermacrene, and sesquiterpenes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97553-36-1 (EINECS: 307-193-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kunzea Ambigua Branch/Leaf/Twig Oil?

not established 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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