Is Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil
Also known as: Oils, valerian, FEMA No. 3100, Valerian oil, Valerian rhizome and root oil, Valerian root oil (+7 more)
INCI: VALERIANA OFFICINALIS ROOT OIL
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil (CAS 8008-88-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (Perfuming), 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 food safety data.
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Function
Fragrance (Perfuming), Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; GRAS as flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Oils, valerian
FEMA No. 3100
Valerian oil
Valerian rhizome and root oil
Valerian root oil
Valerian root oil (Valenriana officinalis L.)
Heliotrope, Garden
Valeriana
Valeriana officinalis
Baldrian oel
Serenus
Valerian root oil (Valeriana officinalis l.)
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
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
Valerian extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil functions as: Fragrance (Perfuming), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-88-6.
Is Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil used outside cosmetics?
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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