Is Ocimum Basilicum Oil safe in cosmetics?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Also known as: Ocimum basilicum extract, Sweet basil extract, Common basil extract, EINECS 283-900-8
INCI: OCIMUM BASILICUM OIL
Ocimum Basilicum Oil (CAS 84775-71-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Tonic, Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Ocimum Basilicum Oil is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Masking, Tonic, Perfuming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-900-8
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Basil essential oil; EINECS 283-900-8; naturally contains methyl eugenol regulated under EU Annex III; fragrance allergen disclosure required; COSMOS-compatible
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ocimum Basilicum Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ocimum Basilicum Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance-allergen
methyl-eugenol
Annex-III
sensitizer-risk
label-required
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Ocimum basilicum extract
Sweet basil extract
Common basil extract
EINECS 283-900-8
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
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
Basil extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocimum Basilicum Oil allowed in the EU?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ocimum Basilicum Oil do in cosmetics?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil functions as: Masking, Tonic, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-71-3.
Is Ocimum Basilicum Oil used outside cosmetics?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Ocimum Basilicum Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ocimum Basilicum Oil is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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