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Fragrance

TANACETUM VULGARE FLOWER OIL

CAS 84961-64-8 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Common tansy flower oil — extremely rich in neurotoxic thujone and unsuitable for cosmetic use. EU restrictions on thujone make this an avoid-listed essential oil.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic only

Known concerns

  • High β-thujone content (up to 82% in oil)
  • Thujone is neurotoxic and EU-restricted
  • Photosensitization risk
  • Should not be used in cosmetics at any meaningful %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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