Is Areca Catechu Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Areca Catechu Seed Extract
Areca Catechu Seed Extract (CAS 89957-52-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Areca Catechu Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Areca Catechu Seed Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
iarc-group-1-source
arecoline-genotoxic
carcinogen-concern
no-cir-assessment
fda-not-gras-food
alkaloid-toxicity
insufficient-cosmetic-safety-data
avoid-recommendation
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Areca Catechu Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Areca Catechu Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Areca Catechu Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Seed Extract functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-52-8.
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