Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DO NOT FORMULATE — ~80% safrole (carcinogen 1B); controlled substance/narcotic precursor in EU; cannot realistically meet 100 ppm limit in finished product; hepatocarcinogenic in animal models [^1_6]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sassafras Officinale Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
DO NOT FORMULATE — ~80% safrole (carcinogen 1B); controlled substance/narcotic precursor in EU; cannot realistically meet 100 ppm limit in finished product; hepatocarcinogenic in animal models [^1_6] The EU classifies Sassafras Officinale Root Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Sassafras Officinale Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Sassafras Officinale Root Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sassafras Officinale Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Sassafras Officinale Root Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning [^1_10]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-80-2 [^1_10].
What is the Margin of Safety for Sassafras Officinale Root 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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