Is Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil
INCI: RUTA GRAVEOLENS HERB OIL
Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil (CAS 84929-47-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Masking, Fragrance
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS as flavoring agent; no specific cosmetic ban but phototoxicity concerns apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Ruta Graveolens Herb Oil functions as: Masking, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-47-5.
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