Is Ylang Ylang Oil safe in cosmetics?
Ylang Ylang Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Fragrance
Ylang Ylang Oil
INCI: CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL
Ylang Ylang Oil (CAS 8006-81-3) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction for cosmetic use. GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20 (food/flavor). Regulated as fragrance only with no concentration limit by FDA. IFRA STD 084 governs safe-use limits: Cat 4 leave-on 0.73%, Cat 5A-5D face 0.18%, Cat 8 lip 0.077%. Verify constituent analysis especially isoeugenol.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ylang Ylang Oil.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
5 human repeat insult patch tests aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRIPT | 109 | 0 | 1772 | 1772 | non-sensitizer |
| HMT | - | 0 | 6480 | - | - |
| HMT | - | 0 | 6480 | - | - |
| HRIPT | - | 0 | 7750.02 | - | - |
| HRIPT | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ylang Ylang Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-allergen
eu-annex-iii-entry-347
ifra-restricted
high-sensitization-risk
contact-allergy-documented
label-required-eu
isoeugenol-concern
natural-complex-substance
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - body oil
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ylang Ylang Oil allowed in the EU?
Ylang Ylang Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ylang Ylang Oil do in cosmetics?
Ylang Ylang Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 8006-81-3.
Compliance Tools
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