Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil

INCI: LIPPIA SIDOIDES LEAF OIL

CAS Number
8024-12-2 [^1_1]
Function
Flavouring, Fragrance, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific FDA prohibition or restriction under 21 CFR for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High thymol/carvacrol content raises sensitization and irritation risk; IFRA restricts thymol at 0.5% in leave-on products; batch-to-batch compositional variability typical of wild-harvested Lippia spp.; GC-MS specification required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

High thymol/carvacrol content raises sensitization and irritation risk; IFRA restricts thymol at 0.5% in leave-on products; batch-to-batch compositional variability typical of wild-harvested Lippia spp.; GC-MS specification required The EU classifies Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil functions as: Flavouring, Fragrance, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-12-2 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Lippia Sidoides Leaf 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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