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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains quinolizidine alkaloids with known systemic toxicity at oral doses; cosmetic use at low concentrations is expected safe, but no published dermal safety dossier exists; crude root material is rarely used directly in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baptisia Tinctoria Root safe in cosmetics?
Contains quinolizidine alkaloids with known systemic toxicity at oral doses; cosmetic use at low concentrations is expected safe, but no published dermal safety dossier exists; crude root material is rarely used directly in cosmetics. The EU classifies Baptisia Tinctoria Root as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Baptisia Tinctoria Root allowed in the EU?
Baptisia Tinctoria Root EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Baptisia Tinctoria Root do in cosmetics?
Baptisia Tinctoria Root functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-46-2 (species-level CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Baptisia Tinctoria Root?
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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