Is Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract)
INCI: THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) EXTRACT
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) (CAS 84929-51-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, moisturizing, perfuming, skin conditioning, smoothing, soothing. 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 and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H314, H317, H318, 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
Antioxidant, moisturizing, perfuming, skin conditioning, smoothing, soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
284-535-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris 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
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84929-51-1", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
antioxidant
{"cas_number": "84616-46-6", "antioxidant_class": "polyphenol", "chemical_subclass": "plant extract complex", "molecular_weight_daltons": "variable", "orac_value_umol_te_per_g": "7440-12440", "dpph_radical_scavenging_ic50_ug_per_ml": "20-80", "abts_trolox_equivalent": "0.6-1.2", "singlet_oxygen_quenching": "moderate to high", "superoxide_dismutase_mimetic": "low to moderate", "hydroxyl_radical_sca…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "84929-51-1", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Multiple phytocompounds provide tyrosinase inhibition and antioxidant brightening", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reductio…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract).
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Biocide
Preservative
Antioxidant
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Europe
Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Thyme extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) allowed in the EU?
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) do in cosmetics?
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) functions as: Antioxidant, moisturizing, perfuming, skin conditioning, smoothing, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-51-1.
Is Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) used outside cosmetics?
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris Extract) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H314, H317, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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