Is Achillea Millefolium Extract safe in cosmetics?
Achillea Millefolium Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Achillea Millefolium Extract
Also known as: Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, ext., EXTRACT, YARROW, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM, EINECS No.: 282-030-6, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT
Achillea Millefolium Extract (CAS 84082-83-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, astringent, cleansing, soothing, antioxidant,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, astringent, cleansing, soothing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR assessed safe (amended 2013/2016) at current use concentrations when formulated to be nonsensitizing. Not FDA-regulated as a drug or sunscreen active. Subject to general cosmetic safety substantiation under 21 CFR 740.10. VCRP registrations: 135 product formulations (83 leave-on, 47 rinse-off, 5 bath). No FDA-specific concentration limits.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Achillea Millefolium Extract.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Achillea Millefolium Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; ESSCA; NACDG
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "cross_reactivity_group": "compositae-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; ESSCA; NACDG"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Antioxidant
Biocide
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Achillea Millefolium Extract.
Regulatory Flags
asteraceae-family
sensitization-risk
linalool-present
alpha-peroxyachifolid
no-dermal-absorption-data
no-sccs-opinion
eu-annex-iii-allergen-constituent
botanical-extract
cir-reviewed
vcrp-registered
Known Synonyms
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, ext.
EXTRACT, YARROW, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM
EINECS No.: 282-030-6
Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Cleaning agent
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Achillea Millefolium Extract allowed in the EU?
Achillea Millefolium Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Achillea Millefolium Extract do in cosmetics?
Achillea Millefolium Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, astringent, cleansing, soothing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-83-7.
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