Is Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) safe in cosmetics?
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha)
INCI: COMMIPHORA MYRRHA OIL
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) (CAS 8016-37-3 (steam-distilled oil); also reported as 84929-26-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
8016-37-3 (steam-distilled oil); also reported as 84929-26-0
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Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — generally recognized for cosmetic use. Fragrance safety assessed by RIFM.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha).
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: IFRA
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) allowed in the EU?
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) do in cosmetics?
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha) functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-37-3 (steam-distilled oil); also reported as 84929-26-0.
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