Table 7-6: Natural extracts with positive human data, which are, however, not sufficient to categorise
as “established contact allergen in humans”. More detailed information forming the basis of this
evaluation can be found in Annex I of this opinion.
| INCI name (or, if none exists, perfuming name according to CosIng) in bold; plant part / type of extract (partly indicative) in plain font |
CAS number |
Comment |
Ref. |
| ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT OIL |
84775-39-3 |
n=7 pos. reactions to “calamus” |
(199) |
| CEDRUS DEODARA WOOD OIL |
91771-47-0 |
Rudzki 1976/1986 found 3 / 3 positive reactions |
(199, 200). |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA LEAF OIL |
72968-50-4 |
Several cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| CITRUS TANGERINA … |
223748-44-5 |
1 case |
(201) |
| CYMBOPOGON NARDUS / WINTERIANUS HERB OIL |
89998-15-2; 91771-61-8 |
Several cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT OIL |
84650-59-9 |
Cases of active sensitisation; 34% consecutive patients pos. to 1% |
(202) |
| LAVANDULA SPICA |
97722-12-8 |
Several cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| LITSEA CUBEBA |
90063-59-5 |
Several cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| PELARGONIUM ROSEUM |
90082-55-6 |
2.1% pos. of 1483 patients |
(203) |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS |
84604-14-8 |
3 cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| SALVIA spp. |
Diverse |
Several cases in 2 series from 1 centre |
(199, 200) |
| TAGETES PATULA |
91722-29-1 |
1 case (aromatherapist) |
(193) |
| THYMUS spp. |
84929-51-1 |
4 / 84 pos |
(199) |
| VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES |
8016-96-4; 84238-29-9 |
1 / 200 and 9 / 86 pos. |
(199, 200) |
Source:
SCCS,  Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, pages 55-56
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