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Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, tonic in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is the volatile oil expressed form the seeds of the Cumin, Cuminum cyminum L., Umbelliferae

What does it do?

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Tonic
provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 156). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil?

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is the volatile oil expressed form the seeds of the Cumin, Cuminum cyminum L., Umbelliferae

Is Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, tonic.

What is the CAS number of Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil is 84775-51-9 -- 8014-13-9.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/05/2013