Is Zingiber Officinale Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-634-2, FEMA No. 2520, FEMA No. 2521, FEMA No. 2523, Ginger oleoresin (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) (+1 more)
INCI: ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract (CAS 84696-15-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max ≤0.2% (leave-on); fragrance allergens require labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max ≤0.2% (leave-on); fragrance allergens require labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(E)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dec-4-en-3-one;1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyldecan-3-one
InChIKey
QCVRFSPGUWEKFC-ILHSMLOTSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
≤0.2% (leave-on); fragrance allergens require labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10 (spice/seasoning) and 182.20 (essential oils/oleoresins). 244 formulations in 2022 VCRP (154 leave-on, 84 rinse-off).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zingiber Officinale Root 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
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, anti-inflammatory", "mechanism_of_action": "Gingerols, shogaols", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "5-10", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytotherapy Research, JOCD",…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
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 Zingiber Officinale Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-634-2
FEMA No. 2520
FEMA No. 2521
FEMA No. 2523
Ginger oleoresin (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Chemical Function
Humectant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
344
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zingiber Officinale Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: ≤0.2% (leave-on); fragrance allergens require labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zingiber Officinale Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-15-1.
Is Zingiber Officinale Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Zingiber Officinale Root Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max ≤0.2% (leave-on); fragrance allergens require labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on).
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