Laurus Nobilis Leaf

INCI: LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF

CAS Number
84603-73-6 (general)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Bulking Agent, Abrasive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual essential oil in dried leaf may contain methyl eugenol and eugenol; physical irritation risk if particle size not controlled; allergen profiling recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurus Nobilis Leaf safe in cosmetics?

Residual essential oil in dried leaf may contain methyl eugenol and eugenol; physical irritation risk if particle size not controlled; allergen profiling recommended The EU classifies Laurus Nobilis Leaf as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Laurus Nobilis Leaf allowed in the EU?

Laurus Nobilis Leaf EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laurus Nobilis Leaf do in cosmetics?

Laurus Nobilis Leaf functions as: Skin Conditioning, Bulking Agent, Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-73-6 (general).

What is the Margin of Safety for Laurus Nobilis Leaf?

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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