Is Ylang Ylang Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Ylang Ylang Flower Water has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Ylang Ylang Flower Water
INCI: CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER WATER
Ylang Ylang Flower Water (CAS 83863-30-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. Reported NOAEL =718 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); 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
Ylang Ylang Flower Water is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. Not on FDA's prohibited/restricted list. Fragrance allergen labeling not currently mandated by FDA but recommended by IFRA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ylang Ylang Flower Water.
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Ylang Ylang Flower Water. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =718 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =953 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =1590 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
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; GROUP
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ylang Ylang Flower Water.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ylang Ylang Flower Water by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
718 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1590 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ylang Ylang Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Ylang Ylang Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ylang Ylang Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Ylang Ylang Flower Water functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83863-30-3.
What is the NOAEL for Ylang Ylang Flower Water?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ylang Ylang Flower Water is =718 mg/kg bw/day based on a developmental study via oral route in Rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Ylang Ylang Flower Water used outside cosmetics?
Ylang Ylang Flower Water also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Ylang Ylang Flower Water have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ylang Ylang Flower Water is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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