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Tagetes Erecta Oil

Naturals Heart Note CAS 90131-43-4

Green, herbaceous and fruity-apple with a bitter, marigold-like undertone; close to Tagetes minuta oil but prohibited by IFRA.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Green
Descriptor 2 Herbal
Descriptor 3 Fruity

Identification

CAS Number90131-43-4
CAS 28016-84-0
INCI NameTagetes Erecta Flower Oil
CategoryNaturals
Botanical NameTagetes erecta L.

Synonyms

African marigold oil, Aztec marigold oil, Mexican marigold oil, Tagetes erecta flower oil, Tagetes erecta absolute, Big marigold oil

Physical and chemical data

Appearance Yellow to orange-brown liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys Prohibited
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants Prohibited
Category 3 Eye products Prohibited
Category 4 Fine fragrance Prohibited
Category 5A Body lotion Prohibited
Category 5B Face cream Prohibited
Category 5C Hand cream Prohibited
Category 5D Baby creams, oils Prohibited
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash Prohibited
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products Prohibited
Category 7B Leave-on hair products Prohibited
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes Prohibited
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off Prohibited
Category 10A Household care, hand contact Prohibited
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners Prohibited
Category 11A Intended skin contact Prohibited
Category 11B Minimal skin contact Prohibited
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Prohibited
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeProhibition
Critical EffectPhototoxicity
SpecificationProhibition applies to Tagetes erecta (African marigold) oil and absolute. Tagetes patula and Tagetes minuta oils and absolutes are permitted under Restriction / Specification - see Tagetes Minuta Oil, Tagetes Patula Absolute.

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