Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract

INCI: BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
223748-09-2
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA-specific restrictions; used freely in cosmetics as a skin conditioning botanical extract

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-tolerated plant-derived skin conditioning extract from Japanese White Birch bark, rich in betulin and triterpenes with documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity; no EU restrictions, no FDA concerns; very low systemic exposure; minor sensitization potential in rare individuals with birch-related allergy

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract skin-conditioning anti-inflammatory antioxidant betulin-source low-sensitization-risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-tolerated plant-derived skin conditioning extract from Japanese White Birch bark, rich in betulin and triterpenes with documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity; no EU restrictions, no FDA concerns; very low systemic exposure; minor sensitization potential in rare individuals with birch-related allergy The EU classifies Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-09-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Betula Platyphylla Japonica 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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