Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil

INCI: PIMENTA ACRIS LEAF OIL

CAS Number
8006-78-8
Function
Perfuming, masking
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.0002%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; GRAS for flavoring (FEMA 2122)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Methyl eugenol content up to approximately 1.4% in oil severely limits permissible use level; IFRA maximum 0.9% dermal; SCCNFP maximum methyl eugenol 0.0002% in leave-on products effectively caps this oil at trace levels in leave-on formulations; classified H302, H304, H315, H317

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Methyl eugenol content up to approximately 1.4% in oil severely limits permissible use level; IFRA maximum 0.9% dermal; SCCNFP maximum methyl eugenol 0.0002% in leave-on products effectively caps this oil at trace levels in leave-on formulations; classified H302, H304, H315, H317 The EU classifies Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.0002%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil functions as: Perfuming, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-78-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil?

adequate 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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