Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Betula Alba Bark Extract

CAS Number
84012-15-7
Function
Deodorizer; Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted or prohibited under US cosmetic regulations; not an OTC drug ingredient; no FDA-specific concentration limits; used freely in rinse-off and leave-on formulations

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-studied botanical with strong skin barrier and antioxidant benefits backed by clinical data; no EU annex restrictions; no CIR concern flags; rare but documented sensitization potential from betulin fraction warrants caution in high-concentration leave-on products for sensitive skin; overall profile supports safe use in cosmetics

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

rare-sensitization-case-reports astringent-potential-irritation-dry-skin no-cir-monograph low-dermal-absorption barrier-function-benefits birch-pollen-cross-reactivity-not-expected

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betula Alba Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-studied botanical with strong skin barrier and antioxidant benefits backed by clinical data; no EU annex restrictions; no CIR concern flags; rare but documented sensitization potential from betulin fraction warrants caution in high-concentration leave-on products for sensitive skin; overall profile supports safe use in cosmetics The EU classifies Betula Alba Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Betula Alba Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Betula Alba Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Betula Alba Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Betula Alba Bark Extract functions as: Deodorizer; Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-15-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Betula Alba Bark 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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