Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate

INCI: BACILLUS/MONASCUS/ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS ROOT/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Antioxidant; antimicrobial; skin conditioning (based on analogous Bacillus/Monascus ferments)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed-no specific prohibition; same Monascus caveats as \#9

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Same citrinin/monacolin K concerns as all Monascus ferments; Acanthopanax senticosus (Siberian ginseng/eleuthero) root is generally well-tolerated topically but may cause contact dermatitis in rare cases. Acanthopanax senticosus is an adaptogenic herb rich in eleutherosides (lignans and phenylpropanoids); dual-organism fermentation (Bacillus + Monascus) with soybean co-substrate produces a complex metabolite matrix combining fungal pigments with adaptogenic plant compounds

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Same citrinin/monacolin K concerns as all Monascus ferments; Acanthopanax senticosus (Siberian ginseng/eleuthero) root is generally well-tolerated topically but may cause contact dermatitis in rare cases. Acanthopanax senticosus is an adaptogenic herb rich in eleutherosides (lignans and phenylpropanoids); dual-organism fermentation (Bacillus + Monascus) with soybean co-substrate produces a complex metabolite matrix combining fungal pigments with adaptogenic plant compounds The EU classifies Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate functions as: Antioxidant; antimicrobial; skin conditioning (based on analogous Bacillus/Monascus ferments). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus/Monascus/Acanthopanax Senticosus Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate?

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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