Monarda Didyma Oil

INCI: MONARDA DIDYMA OIL

CAS Number
91722-89-3
Function
Skin conditioning; fragrance (volatile/essential oil from leaves)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR §700; IFRA compliance recommended

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Highest-risk ingredient in this set. Must be used at strictly limited concentrations (typically ≤0.5–1% in leave-on). Mandatory allergen declaration. Phototoxicity data absent — recommend UV-vis screening. Dermal irritation likely above 2%. No CIR/SCCS review.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monarda Didyma Oil safe in cosmetics?

Highest-risk ingredient in this set. Must be used at strictly limited concentrations (typically ≤0.5–1% in leave-on). Mandatory allergen declaration. Phototoxicity data absent — recommend UV-vis screening. Dermal irritation likely above 2%. No CIR/SCCS review. The EU classifies Monarda Didyma Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Monarda Didyma Oil allowed in the EU?

Monarda Didyma Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Monarda Didyma Oil do in cosmetics?

Monarda Didyma Oil functions as: Skin conditioning; fragrance (volatile/essential oil from leaves). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91722-89-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Monarda Didyma 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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