Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract

INCI: ALOE FEROX LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84649-82-1
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, soothing, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2007 concluded insufficient data to support safety of Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract specifically; anthraquinone content must be โ‰ค50 ppm per industry standard; additional 28-day dermal toxicity studies were required

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Widely used skin-conditioning plant extract from Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox) rich in polysaccharides, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Key safety parameter is anthraquinone content โ‰ค50 ppm to avoid phototoxicity and sensitization risks; CIR (2007) issued insufficient data conclusion due to unclear ingredient characterization and lack of dermal toxicity data.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

insufficient-cir-data anthraquinone-limit-required phototoxicity-risk-above-50ppm limited-ewg-data species-specific-safety-gap skin-conditioning plant-derived

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Widely used skin-conditioning plant extract from Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox) rich in polysaccharides, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Key safety parameter is anthraquinone content โ‰ค50 ppm to avoid phototoxicity and sensitization risks; CIR (2007) issued insufficient data conclusion due to unclear ingredient characterization and lack of dermal toxicity data. The EU classifies Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, soothing, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-82-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aloe Ferox Leaf 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract in your formulation.