Is Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract
Also known as: EINECS 291-068-2, Galangal extract
INCI: ALPINIA OFFICINARUM LEAF EXTRACT
Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract (CAS 90320-42-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. 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
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no specific FDA monograph or restriction; not CIR-reviewed as standalone monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Known Synonyms
EINECS 291-068-2
Galangal extract
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Alpinia Officinarum Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90320-42-6.
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