Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract

INCI: ALPINIA OFFICINARUM ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90320-42-6
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not independently regulated by FDA for cosmetics; galangal root listed as GRAS flavor ingredient (21 CFR 182); no specific CIR safety assessment published

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-established skin conditioning plant extract used by major brands; ECHA skin sensitizer Category 1 classification warrants caution at higher concentrations; limited dedicated cosmetic safety studies but generally considered safe at typical use levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

skin-sensitizer-h317 limited-safety-data plant-extract anti-inflammatory antioxidant skin-brightening echa-classified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-established skin conditioning plant extract used by major brands; ECHA skin sensitizer Category 1 classification warrants caution at higher concentrations; limited dedicated cosmetic safety studies but generally considered safe at typical use levels The EU classifies Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90320-42-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Officinarum Root 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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