Schinus molle Oil

INCI: SCHINUS MOLLE OIL

CAS Number
68917-52-2
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA EAFUS listed ("Substances Added to Food"); permitted in cosmetics as fragrance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Terpene auto-oxidation (limonene/linalool hydroperoxides) ; cytotoxic at 78.7 µg/mL in K562 cells ; must declare allergens (limonene, linalool) per EU 2003/15/EC if above thresholds; store under nitrogen/antioxidant protection

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schinus molle Oil safe in cosmetics?

Terpene auto-oxidation (limonene/linalool hydroperoxides) ; cytotoxic at 78.7 µg/mL in K562 cells ; must declare allergens (limonene, linalool) per EU 2003/15/EC if above thresholds; store under nitrogen/antioxidant protection The EU classifies Schinus molle Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Schinus molle Oil allowed in the EU?

Schinus molle Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Schinus molle Oil do in cosmetics?

Schinus molle Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68917-52-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Schinus molle 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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