Is Agave Americana Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Agave Americana Stem Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Agave Americana Stem Extract
INCI: AGAVE AMERICANA STEM EXTRACT
Agave Americana Stem Extract (CAS 85186-53-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; general cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Agave Americana Stem 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 Stem Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Agave Americana Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Agave Americana Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Agave Americana Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Agave Americana Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85186-53-4.
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