Alpinia Galanga Extract

INCI: ALPINIA GALANGA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for the generic extract in CosIng; related CAS 84625-26-3 applies to the rhizome extract
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; galangal has GRAS status in food, but cosmetic use governed by general safety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Eugenol content may trigger fragrance allergen labeling requirements under EU Regulation 2023/1545; cytotoxic at higher concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpinia Galanga Extract safe in cosmetics?

Eugenol content may trigger fragrance allergen labeling requirements under EU Regulation 2023/1545; cytotoxic at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Alpinia Galanga Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Alpinia Galanga Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Alpinia Galanga Extract do in cosmetics?

Alpinia Galanga Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for the generic extract in CosIng; related CAS 84625-26-3 applies to the rhizome extract.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Galanga 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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