Allowed in EU

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water

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

What is it?

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae

What does it do?

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water 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 Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water 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 Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water?

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae

Is Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water do in cosmetic products?

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/leaf/stem Water is 84775-71-3.

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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