Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil

INCI: TAGETES MINUTA FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
91770-75-1 / 8016-84-0
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 0.01%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; IFRA recommendation โ‰ค 0.01% in leave-on sun-exposed products

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil 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

PHOTOTOXIC. Essential oils generally carry higher phototoxin load than extracts. Requires CoA for alpha-terthienyl. Combined Tagetes total in product must comply. Prohibited in sunscreens

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?

PHOTOTOXIC. Essential oils generally carry higher phototoxin load than extracts. Requires CoA for alpha-terthienyl. Combined Tagetes total in product must comply. Prohibited in sunscreens The EU classifies Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil allowed in the EU?

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.01%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil do in cosmetics?

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-75-1 / 8016-84-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Minuta 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.

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