Is ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER safe in cosmetics?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER
Also known as: EINECS 283-634-2, FEMA No. 2520, FEMA No. 2521, FEMA No. 2523, Ginger oleoresin (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) (+1 more)
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER (CAS 84696-15-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. 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 and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) 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
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
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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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
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 WATER.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
fragrance
needs-enrichment
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 WATER allowed in the EU?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER do in cosmetics?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-15-1.
Is ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER used outside cosmetics?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER 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 WATER have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE WATER is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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