Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract

INCI: BETULA ALLEGHANIENSIS BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
85085-76-3
Function
Skin conditioning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted; birch bark extracts have GRAS-adjacent status in traditional use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Methyl salicylate content โ€” Yellow Birch bark is notably rich in methyl salicylate (wintergreen-like); quantify via GC-MS; aspirin/salicylate sensitivity contraindication should appear on label; not suitable for children's products without concentration justification; distinct toxicological profile from B. alba โ€” do NOT use read-across from B. alba without justification

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Methyl salicylate content โ€” Yellow Birch bark is notably rich in methyl salicylate (wintergreen-like); quantify via GC-MS; aspirin/salicylate sensitivity contraindication should appear on label; not suitable for children's products without concentration justification; distinct toxicological profile from B. alba โ€” do NOT use read-across from B. alba without justification The EU classifies Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-76-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Betula Alleghaniensis Bark 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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