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Fragrance

TAGETES MINUTA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS 91770-75-1
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A flower extract from southern marigold used as a fragrance. Phototoxic due to alpha-terthienyl content — the SCCS caps it at 0.01% in leave-on products and bans it from sunscreens.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides green/floral fragrance character
  • Permitted in cosmetics under strict SCCS/IFRA limits

Known concerns

  • Phototoxic — alpha-terthienyl content can react with sunlight
  • SCCS limit: 0.01% in leave-on (non-sunscreen) products
  • IFRA-restricted; banned from sunscreen products
  • Sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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