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Fragrance

TAGETES ERECTA FLOWER OIL

CAS 90131-43-4 / 8016-84-0
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower oil — a phototoxic essential oil. EU Annex III caps it at 0.01% in leave-on; SCCS confirmed phototoxicity from alpha-terthienyl content. Avoid in daytime products.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III phototoxicity restriction
  • Alpha-terthienyl photosensitiser
  • SCCS-confirmed safety concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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