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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

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

What is it?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

What does it do?

Pelargonium Graveolens 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

Pelargonium Graveolens 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 Pelargonium Graveolens Oil?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Is Pelargonium Graveolens Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pelargonium Graveolens Oil do in cosmetic products?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Pelargonium Graveolens Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is 90082-51-2.

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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