Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Satureja Montana Oil

INCI: SATUREJA MONTANA OIL

CAS Number
90106-57-3
Function
Masking, perfuming, tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetics. EFSA non-approval as a plant protection basic substance does not apply to cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Verify methyleugenol content must not exceed 0.01% in finished product per EU regulations. Fragrance allergen labeling required for eugenol and linalool if above 10 ppm in rinse-off or 100 ppm in leave-on products. Strong irritation potential at concentrations above 1% in leave-on formulations; adhere to IFRA-recommended use levels.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Satureja Montana Oil safe in cosmetics?

Verify methyleugenol content must not exceed 0.01% in finished product per EU regulations. Fragrance allergen labeling required for eugenol and linalool if above 10 ppm in rinse-off or 100 ppm in leave-on products. Strong irritation potential at concentrations above 1% in leave-on formulations; adhere to IFRA-recommended use levels. The EU classifies Satureja Montana Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Satureja Montana Oil allowed in the EU?

Satureja Montana Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Satureja Montana Oil do in cosmetics?

Satureja Montana Oil functions as: Masking, perfuming, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90106-57-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Satureja Montana Oil?

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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