Is Artemisinin safe in cosmetics?
Artemisinin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Artemisinin
Also known as: 3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-, 3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-, [3R-(3α,5aβ,6β,8aβ,9α,12β,12aR*)]-, (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-Octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, Artemisia annua L., extract, Artemisine (+14 more)
INCI: ARTEMISININ
Artemisinin (CAS 63968-64-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Artemisinin is classified GHS Danger (H242, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetics; no color additive listing needed. Known primarily as an antimalarial drug (FDA-approved pharmaceutical); cosmetic use is self-regulated under MoCRA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Artemisinin.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Artemisinin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-
3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-, [3R-(3α,5aβ,6β,8aβ,9α,12β,12aR*)]-
(3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-Octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one
Artemisia annua L., extract
Artemisine
BRN 4194670
Qing Hau SU
Qinghosu
NSC 369397
Artemisininum
Qing Hau Sau
UNII-9RMU91N5K2
1,5,9-trimethyl-(1R,4S,5R,9R,12S,13R)-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecan-10-one
Octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one
QHS
Qinghaosu
arteannuin
artemisinina
artemisinine
Chemical Function
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
ARTEMISININ
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL269671
Max Phase
3
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artemisinin allowed in the EU?
Artemisinin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Artemisinin do in cosmetics?
Artemisinin functions as: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63968-64-9.
Is Artemisinin used outside cosmetics?
Artemisinin also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Artemisinin have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Artemisinin is classified GHS Danger (H242, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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