Inhalation toxicity of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable cosmetics – Submission IV

Ingredients: ACETYLATED VETIVER OIL

Date of publication: 25/10/2024

On October 25 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the Final Opinion on the inhalation toxicity of the fragrance ingredient Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) in sprayable cosmetic products.

What’s new?

After reviewing the data on inhalation toxicity and overall exposure, the SCCS considers Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO), containing 1% alpha-tocopherol, to be safe at the intended maximum concentrations (IMCs) of:

0.9% in fragrance pump sprays;
0.05% in deodorant sprays;
0.1% in hairsprays and body lotion sprays.

These conclusions is further supported by results from an in vitro study conducted using Mucilair™ and are aligned with the SCCS’s previous preliminary opinion in Februrary 2024.

References:

SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on the inhalation toxicity of the fragrance ingredient Acetylated Vetiver Oil – AVO (CAS No 84082-84-8, EC No 282-031-1) in sprayable cosmetic products – Submission IV, preliminary version of 28 February 2024, final version of 25 October 2024, SCCS/1663/24

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