Thuja Plicata Wood Oil

INCI: THUJA PLICATA WOOD OIL

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CosIng
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes General cosmetic framework; cedar wood oil has broader historical use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Thujone content variable (wood oil typically lower than leaf oil but still present); ⚠ Plicatic acid; ⚠ Tropolone sensitization potential; ⚠ No dedicated safety assessment

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thuja Plicata Wood Oil safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Thujone content variable (wood oil typically lower than leaf oil but still present); ⚠ Plicatic acid; ⚠ Tropolone sensitization potential; ⚠ No dedicated safety assessment The EU classifies Thuja Plicata Wood Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Thuja Plicata Wood Oil allowed in the EU?

Thuja Plicata Wood Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Thuja Plicata Wood Oil do in cosmetics?

Thuja Plicata Wood Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Thuja Plicata Wood 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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