Althaea Officinalis Root

INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT

CAS Number
None assigned — This is a raw/powdered botanical part, not a defined chemical extract
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS status for food use supports safety. No dedicated CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Microbial contamination risk in raw botanicals must comply with total aerobic count/yeast/mold specifications per ISO 22716.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althaea Officinalis Root safe in cosmetics?

Microbial contamination risk in raw botanicals must comply with total aerobic count/yeast/mold specifications per ISO 22716. The EU classifies Althaea Officinalis Root as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Althaea Officinalis Root allowed in the EU?

Althaea Officinalis Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Althaea Officinalis Root do in cosmetics?

Althaea Officinalis Root functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned — This is a raw/powdered botanical part, not a defined chemical extract.

What is the Margin of Safety for Althaea Officinalis Root?

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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