Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Phototoxicity is the primary concern. SCCS 2005 opinion found no safe concentration could be set. Alpha-terthienyl (terthiophene) is the principal toxic marker.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Phototoxicity is the primary concern. SCCS 2005 opinion found no safe concentration could be set. Alpha-terthienyl (terthiophene) is the principal toxic marker. The EU classifies Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Erecta Flower 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Erecta Flower Oil in your formulation.