Pimenta Racemosa Leaf/Fruit Oil

INCI: PIMENTA RACEMOSA LEAF/FRUIT OIL

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.0002%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; FEMA 2122

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Identical to P. acris leaf oil; IFRA max dermal 0.9%; SCCNFP methyl eugenol limit 0.0002% in leave-on effectively caps this oil to approximately 0.014% in leave-on products; hazard classifications 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 Racemosa Leaf/Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

Identical to P. acris leaf oil; IFRA max dermal 0.9%; SCCNFP methyl eugenol limit 0.0002% in leave-on effectively caps this oil to approximately 0.014% in leave-on products; hazard classifications H302, H304, H315, H317. The EU classifies Pimenta Racemosa Leaf/Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Pimenta Racemosa Leaf/Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pimenta Racemosa Leaf/Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Pimenta Racemosa Leaf/Fruit 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 Racemosa Leaf/Fruit 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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