Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil
CAS 8016-84-0 · 70/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
91722-29-1
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Tagetes patula flower extract”.
Also known as Tagetes patula flower extract · Tagetes patula flower oil · Tagetes oil · Tagetes minuta flower oil · Marigold flower oil · Mexican marigold flower oil
Show all 37 names
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Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. Tagetes Patula Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the Tagetes, Tagetes patula L., Compositae.
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Industrial
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products Maximum concentration: (a) 0,01 % (b) 0,1 % Other conditions: For (a) and (b): Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0,35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural/artificial UV light. For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes minuta (entry 308), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out…
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- Tagetes Patula Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the Tagetes, Tagetes patula L., CompositaeSource →
- "Marigold Oil; Tagetes Oil". Tagetes Patula Flower Oil is an essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the flowers of the Tagetes, Tagetes patula L., Compositae. It contains mainly D-limonene, ocimene, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-4-oneSource →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 309.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2020-07-27
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-03-19
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
