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Thymus Vulgaris Oil

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

What is it?

Thymus Vulgaris Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae

What does it do?

Thymus Vulgaris 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

Thymus Vulgaris 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 Thymus Vulgaris Oil?

Thymus Vulgaris Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thymus Vulgaris Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae

Is Thymus Vulgaris Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Thymus Vulgaris Oil do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Thymus Vulgaris Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Thymus Vulgaris Oil is 84929-51-1.

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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