Is Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract
Also known as: EINECS 290-370-1, Thuja occidentalis, Eastern white cedar
INCI: THUJA OCCIDENTALIS BARK EXTRACT
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract (CAS 90131-58-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H301, H302, H304, H317, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
290-370-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; thujone must comply with general safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Bleaching agent
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 290-370-1
Thuja occidentalis
Eastern white cedar
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Bleaching agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Europe; Personal care; restricted
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract allowed in the EU?
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract do in cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90131-58-1.
Is Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract used outside cosmetics?
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H301, H302, H304, H317, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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