Zingiber Officinale Root Water

INCI: ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER

CAS Number
84696-15-1 (generic ginger-derived CAS)
Function
Fragrance ingredient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Ginger is GRAS (21CFR182.10); distillates GRAS (21CFR182.20). Not on FDA prohibited/restricted list.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Presence of trace Annex III allergens (citronellol, geraniol, limonene, linalool) must be declared if above thresholds. Produced via steam distillation; requires proper preservation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zingiber Officinale Root Water safe in cosmetics?

Presence of trace Annex III allergens (citronellol, geraniol, limonene, linalool) must be declared if above thresholds. Produced via steam distillation; requires proper preservation. The EU classifies Zingiber Officinale Root Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Zingiber Officinale Root Water allowed in the EU?

Zingiber Officinale Root Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Zingiber Officinale Root Water do in cosmetics?

Zingiber Officinale Root Water functions as: Fragrance ingredient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-15-1 (generic ginger-derived CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Zingiber Officinale Root Water?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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