Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract
INCI: ARECA CATECHU SEED/EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS STEM EXTRACT
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL — Areca catechu (betel nut) contains arecoline, classified by IARC as Group 2B carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Betel quid with tobacco is IARC Group 1. Eugenol requires mandatory allergen declaration in EU. This ingredient combination carries significant regulatory and toxicological risk. Full quantitative risk assessment required, including arecoline specification limits in CoA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL — Areca catechu (betel nut) contains arecoline, classified by IARC as Group 2B carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Betel quid with tobacco is IARC Group 1. Eugenol requires mandatory allergen declaration in EU. This ingredient combination carries significant regulatory and toxicological risk. Full quantitative risk assessment required, including arecoline specification limits in CoA. The EU classifies Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Combination extract — individual CAS: Areca catechu seed extract 89957-52-8; Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) stem has separate CAS.
What is the Margin of Safety for Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem 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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