Is ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL safe in cosmetics?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL
Also known as: Zingiber officinale oil, Oils, ginger
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL (CAS 8007-08-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. Reported NOAEL =500 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (EFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL. 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 | =500 mg/kg bw/day | oral: gavage | Rat | subchronic | EFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx |
| NOAEL | =500 mg/kg bw/day | oral: gavage | Rat | subchronic | EFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx |
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
1 toxicity value from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >5000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | TEST |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
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 OIL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
fragrance
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
EFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx
Known Synonyms
Zingiber officinale oil
Oils, ginger
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - body oil
IFRA Transparency
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL allowed in the EU?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL do in cosmetics?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL functions as: Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-08-7.
What is the NOAEL for ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL is =500 mg/kg bw/day based on a subchronic study via oral: gavage route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: EFSA_OpenFoodTox_OpenFoodToxTX22809_2023.xlsx.
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