Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract

INCI: BETULA ALBA BARK/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-15-7
Function
Antioxidant, astringent, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Natural salicylate content requires quantification if product targets children under 3. Birch-pollen cross-reactivity risk noted. Tannin content may cause staining or interaction with iron-containing ingredients. Heavy metals and pesticides testing required per COSMOS.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Natural salicylate content requires quantification if product targets children under 3. Birch-pollen cross-reactivity risk noted. Tannin content may cause staining or interaction with iron-containing ingredients. Heavy metals and pesticides testing required per COSMOS. The EU classifies Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant, astringent, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory. 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/Leaf Extract?

adequate 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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