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Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil

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

What is it?

Ocimum Americanum Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil derived from the leaves and stems of Ocimum americanum L., Lamiaceae

What does it do?

Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem 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

EU regulatory status

Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem 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/stem Oil?

Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ocimum Americanum Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil derived from the leaves and stems of Ocimum americanum L., Lamiaceae

Is Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil do in cosmetic products?

Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ocimum Americanum Leaf/stem Oil is 91845-26-0.

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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