Is Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil safe in cosmetics?
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Also known as: FEMA No. 2652, FEMA No. 2653, FEMA No. 2654, Mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.), Mace oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) (+13 more)
INCI: MYRISTICA FRAGRANS KERNEL OIL
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil (CAS 8007-12-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Skin conditioning, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Masking, Skin conditioning, Emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 182.20 (GRAS as flavoring); cosmetic use governed by standard FDA safety substantiation; naturally contains methyl eugenol — monitor use level
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
masking
emollient
nutmeg
fragrance
terpene
skin-conditioning
botanical
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
FEMA No. 2652
FEMA No. 2653
FEMA No. 2654
Mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)
Mace oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)
Mace oleoresin/extract (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)
Macis oil
NCI-C56484
Nutmeg butter
Nutmeg butter fat
Nutmeg fat
Nutmeg oil, expressed
Nutmeg oil, fixed
Oil of mace
Oil of nutmeg
Oils, mace
Oils, myristica fragrans
UNII-9KKX6I0U7Z
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Mace extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil allowed in the EU?
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil do in cosmetics?
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil functions as: Masking, Skin conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-12-3.
Is Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil used outside cosmetics?
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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