Is Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
INCI: VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT OIL
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: IFRA
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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