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Fragrance

NEPETA CATARIA OIL

CAS 84929-35-1 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Catnip essential oil, prized for nepetalactone aroma and insect-repellent activity. Like other essential oils it carries fragrance-allergen and sensitization risk; use sparingly on skin.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic catnip essential oil
  • Mild antimicrobial nepetalactone content
  • Insect-repellent activity

Known concerns

  • Essential oil — likely fragrance-allergen content
  • Possible skin sensitization on repeat exposure
  • Pet/cat behaviour-altering — non-skin issue
  • Not for use in leave-on at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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