Acer Saccharum Extract

INCI: ACER SACCHARUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
91770-22-8
Function
Skin conditioning; mild keratolytic; exfoliant (natural AHA source — malic and tartaric acids)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in FDA 21 CFR OTC monographs; no restrictions as a cosmetic botanical ingredient; self-affirmed GRAS framework applies for food-grade uses

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

A well-tolerated plant extract from sugar maple bark/sap with skin conditioning and mild exfoliating properties attributable to natural AHA content (malic and tartaric acids). No dedicated CIR safety assessment or SCCS opinion exists. EU CosIng lists it as permitted with no annex restrictions. No CLP/REACH hazard classification assigned by ECHA. Safe for cosmetic use at conventional concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

limited-safety-data natural-aha-source skin-conditioning keratolytic no-cir-assessment ewg-verified-restricted-without-substantiation no-eu-restrictions no-reach-classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acer Saccharum Extract safe in cosmetics?

A well-tolerated plant extract from sugar maple bark/sap with skin conditioning and mild exfoliating properties attributable to natural AHA content (malic and tartaric acids). No dedicated CIR safety assessment or SCCS opinion exists. EU CosIng lists it as permitted with no annex restrictions. No CLP/REACH hazard classification assigned by ECHA. Safe for cosmetic use at conventional concentrations. The EU classifies Acer Saccharum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acer Saccharum Extract allowed in the EU?

Acer Saccharum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acer Saccharum Extract do in cosmetics?

Acer Saccharum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; mild keratolytic; exfoliant (natural AHA source — malic and tartaric acids). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-22-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acer Saccharum Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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