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Oils, tarragon

CAS 8016-88-4

Also registered as 1 other CAS number

90131-45-6

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Oils, tarragon in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Artemisia dracunculus herb extract”.

Also known as Artemisia dracunculus herb extract · Artemisia dracunculus leaf/stem extract · Artemisia dracunculus oil · Artemisia dracunculus root extract · Artemisia dracunculus root · Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) root extract

Show all 33 names

Artemisia dracunculoides root · Artemisia glauca root · Dragon's-wort root · Estragon root · False tarragon root · French tarragon root · Green sagewort root · Oligosporus dracunculus root · Silky wormwood root · Tarragon root · Tarragon root extract · Artemisia aromatica root · Artemisia cernua root · Artemisia dracunculiformis root · Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) leaf/stem extract · Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) oil · Artemisia inodora root · Artemisia redowskyi root · Artemisia simplicifolia root · Draconia dracunculiformis root · Draconia dracunculus root · Oligosporus condimentarius root · Oligosporus dracunculiformis root · Tarragon oil (artemisia dracunculus l.) · Tansy oil(Tanacetum vulgara L.) · Tarragon oil · Tarragon oil (low methyleugenol)

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient. Artemisia Dracunculus Herb Extract is an extract obtained from the whole herbs of the Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., Compositae.

  • Skin conditioning
  • Perfuming
  • Fragrance
  • Flavouring
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Oils, tarragon appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive4 entries
    • Artemisia Dracunculus Herb Extract is an extract obtained from the whole herbs of the Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., CompositaeSource →
    • Artemisia Dracunculus Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., CompositaeSource →
    • Artemisia Dracunculus Oil is an essential oil obtained from the whole herbs of the Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., CompositaeSource →
    • Artemisia Dracunculus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., AsteraceaeSource →
  • 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 Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
    • 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, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Oils, tarragon. 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 Oils, tarragon yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2019-12-20

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Oils, tarragon in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

4

Typical roles

Skin conditioningPerfumingFragranceFlavouringConditionerDeodorant
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Catalog

Found in these products

Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Oils, tarragon are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Oils, tarragon; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.