Allowed in EU

Elettaria Cardamomum 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?

Cardamom Oil. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiberaceae. It contains Eucalyptol, sabinene, D-alpha-terpineol and its acetate, borneol, limonene, terpinene, L-4-terpinenol and its acetate and formate

What does it do?

Elettaria Cardamomum 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

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil?

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cardamom Oil. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiberaceae. It contains Eucalyptol, sabinene, D-alpha-terpineol and its acetate, borneol, limonene, terpinene, L-4-terpinenol and its acetate and formate

Is Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is 8000-66-6 / 85940-32-5.

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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: 15/10/2010