Levisticum Officinale Root Oil

INCI: LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE ROOT OIL

CAS Number
8016-31-7 / 84837-06-9
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA GRAS for food flavoring; no CFR cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Key concern is furanocoumarin content (bergapten); IFRA may require phototoxicity testing. Root oil is more potent than leaf oil in phthalide content. Max use level should be established via HRIPT and phototoxicity assay.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levisticum Officinale Root Oil safe in cosmetics?

Key concern is furanocoumarin content (bergapten); IFRA may require phototoxicity testing. Root oil is more potent than leaf oil in phthalide content. Max use level should be established via HRIPT and phototoxicity assay. The EU classifies Levisticum Officinale Root Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Levisticum Officinale Root Oil allowed in the EU?

Levisticum Officinale Root Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Levisticum Officinale Root Oil do in cosmetics?

Levisticum Officinale Root Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-31-7 / 84837-06-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Levisticum Officinale Root 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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