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DIPTERYX ODORATA SEED WATER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Dipteryx odorata (Tonka bean) seed water — a fragrant botanical water with a sweet, vanilla-like scent used in perfumery and skincare.

Dipteryx odorata (tonka bean) seed water is a steam-distillate aqueous extract of tonka bean seeds. Tonka beans naturally contain high levels of coumarin, which is listed in EU Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009 with restrictions: maximum 0.001% (10 mg/kg) in finished cosmetic products for leave-on and rinse-off products. This restriction significantly limits the usable coumarin concentration from tonka bean extracts, making the seed water form the preferred approach to stay within regulatory limits.

Skin benefits

  • Contains natural coumarin with anticoagulant properties
  • Sweet natural fragrance
  • Contains antioxidant vanillin

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted — coumarin limited to 0.001% (10 mg/kg) in finished cosmetic products
  • Hepatotoxicity concern at high doses
  • Not suitable for uncontrolled use at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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