What is it?
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Ocimum americanum., Lamiaceae
What does it do?
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Ocimum Americanum Leaf 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 Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil?
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Ocimum americanum., Lamiaceae
Is Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is 91845-26-0, 1193393-25-7.
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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: 20/03/2018