Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil

INCI: MATRICARIA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL (UPDATED SYNONYM: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL)

CAS Number
84082-60-0
Function
Masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; chamomile oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for flavoring

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains chamazulene and ฮฑ-bisabolol - potential contact sensitizers in rare cases. Asteraceae allergy cross-reactivity. Possible phototoxicity with degraded oil. Must be stored properly to prevent oxidation. German chamomile essential oil; characteristic deep blue color from chamazulene formed during steam distillation. Potent anti-inflammatory via bisabolol and chamazulene. Recommended use level 2-5% in formulations

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains chamazulene and ฮฑ-bisabolol - potential contact sensitizers in rare cases. Asteraceae allergy cross-reactivity. Possible phototoxicity with degraded oil. Must be stored properly to prevent oxidation. German chamomile essential oil; characteristic deep blue color from chamazulene formed during steam distillation. Potent anti-inflammatory via bisabolol and chamazulene. Recommended use level 2-5% in formulations The EU classifies Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil allowed in the EU?

Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil do in cosmetics?

Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil functions as: Masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-60-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Matricaria Recutita Flower 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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