Is Agave Americana Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Agave Americana Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Agave Americana Leaf Extract
INCI: AGAVE AMERICANA LEAF EXTRACT
Agave Americana Leaf Extract (CAS 85186-53-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA regulation; not on prohibited/restricted list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Agave Americana Leaf Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Agave Americana Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
no-cir-review
botanical-extract
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Agave Americana Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Agave Americana Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Agave Americana Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Agave Americana Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85186-53-4.
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