Avenacosides
INCI: AVENACOSIDES (GROUP DESIGNATION FOR STEROIDAL SAPONINS FROM OATS)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Saponins at high concentrations may cause irritation due to their surfactant nature; overall safety covered under the CIR Panel assessment of oat-derived ingredients. No major standalone toxicity flags.. Steroidal saponins naturally present in oat plants; exhibit anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity; contribute to the foaming and emulsifying characteristics of oat extracts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avenacosides safe in cosmetics?
Saponins at high concentrations may cause irritation due to their surfactant nature; overall safety covered under the CIR Panel assessment of oat-derived ingredients. No major standalone toxicity flags.. Steroidal saponins naturally present in oat plants; exhibit anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity; contribute to the foaming and emulsifying characteristics of oat extracts The EU classifies Avenacosides as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Avenacosides allowed in the EU?
Avenacosides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avenacosides do in cosmetics?
Avenacosides functions as: Skin conditioning; the saponins have surface-active, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Avenacoside A: 26499-65-0; Avenacoside B: 35920-91-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Avenacosides?
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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