Fragrance

OCIMUM BASILICUM HERB OIL

CAS 84775-71-3

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Sweet basil essential oil — bright herbal aroma. Carries estragole, a suspected genotoxic carcinogen, plus declarable linalool, so IFRA caps it at low levels and leave-on use is best avoided.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

Aromatic herbaceous fragrance note
Linalool-driven freshness in fragrance composition

Known concerns

Estragole content — suspected genotoxic carcinogen
IFRA-restricted use levels
Linalool is an EU declarable allergen
Skin sensitization risk at higher dosing

References

EU CosIng database

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

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