Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil

INCI: TANACETUM VULGARE FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
84961-64-8
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; essential oil under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

HIGHEST RISK in this list: Common tansy essential oil can contain 50–70% thujone (α+β); thujone is neurotoxic, abortifacient, and convulsant; IFRA may restrict use levels; NOT the same as Blue Tansy (*T. annuum*) — species confusion is a major industry problem; mandatory GC-MS profiling with thujone quantification before any cosmetic use; some formulators avoid entirely

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?

HIGHEST RISK in this list: Common tansy essential oil can contain 50–70% thujone (α+β); thujone is neurotoxic, abortifacient, and convulsant; IFRA may restrict use levels; NOT the same as Blue Tansy (*T. annuum*) — species confusion is a major industry problem; mandatory GC-MS profiling with thujone quantification before any cosmetic use; some formulators avoid entirely The EU classifies Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil allowed in the EU?

Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil do in cosmetics?

Tanacetum Vulgare Flower Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-64-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tanacetum Vulgare Flower 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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