THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME)

Harmful if swallowed

moderate

2013. EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes >> GHS Hazard Codes, thymol (consumer).

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

moderate

2013. EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes >> GHS Hazard Codes, thymol (consumer).

NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5

some

National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis

Not known to cause asthma

low

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)

A peer-reviewed study reports this substance is not estrogenic.

low

D. Miller, B. Wheals, N. Beresford & J. P. Sumpter. 2001. Estrogenic activity of phenolic additives determined by an in vitro yeast bioassay. Environmental health perspectives 109(2), 133-8.

This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration

Only in: Household Cleaners

low

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)

A review articles reports this substance does not cause cancer.

low

Alan Andersen. 2006. Final report on the safety assessment of sodium p-chloro-m-cresol, p-chloro-m-cresol, chlorothymol, mixed cresols, m-cresol, o-cresol, p-cresol, isopropyl cresols, thymol, o-cymen-5-ol, and carvacrol. International journal of toxicology 25 Suppl 1, 29-127.