Is Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil
INCI: PIMENTA OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL
Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil (CAS 8006-77-7 / 84929-57-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.0002%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming, masking
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.0002%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; FEMA 2901
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Pimenta Officinalis 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 Officinalis Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil functions as: Perfuming, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-77-7 / 84929-57-7.
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