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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: DO NOT USE. Contains cardiac glycosides (cymarin, apocynamarin) that are pharmacologically active and potentially lethal. Prohibited in EU and China cosmetics. Common names: Indian hemp, dogbane. Named similarly to cannabis but unrelated — this is a cardiotoxic plant.
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Is Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: DO NOT USE. Contains cardiac glycosides (cymarin, apocynamarin) that are pharmacologically active and potentially lethal. Prohibited in EU and China cosmetics. Common names: Indian hemp, dogbane. Named similarly to cannabis but unrelated — this is a cardiotoxic plant. The EU classifies Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-51-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Apocynum Cannabinum 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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