Is Palmarosa Oil safe in cosmetics?
Palmarosa Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Palmarosa Oil
INCI: CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL
Palmarosa Oil (CAS 84649-81-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; geraniol and linalool content require fragrance allergen labeling per EU rules
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Palmarosa Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Palmarosa Oil.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance
allergen-label-required
eu-allergens
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care - body oil
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmarosa Oil allowed in the EU?
Palmarosa Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Palmarosa Oil do in cosmetics?
Palmarosa Oil functions as: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-81-0.
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