Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract

INCI: SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-58-0
Function
Tonic (creates a pleasant feeling on skin/hair)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; literature review

Expert Verdict

Contains ฮฒ-pinene (2โ€“15%) and limonene โ€” both EU-declarable allergens when oxidized. Limonene classified Skin Sens. 1 H317, Aquatic Acute 1 H400, Aquatic Chronic 1 H410. No formal CIR assessment

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains ฮฒ-pinene (2โ€“15%) and limonene โ€” both EU-declarable allergens when oxidized. Limonene classified Skin Sens. 1 H317, Aquatic Acute 1 H400, Aquatic Chronic 1 H410. No formal CIR assessment The EU classifies Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract allowed in the EU?

Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract do in cosmetics?

Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract functions as: Tonic (creates a pleasant feeling on skin/hair). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-58-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Santolina Chamaecyparissus Extract?

not established 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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