Caesalpinia Sappan Extract

INCI: CAESALPINIA SAPPAN EXTRACT

CAS Number
89958-14-5 (bark extract reference)
Function
Skin conditioning, colorant (brazilin source)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not formally established for cosmetic use, but pharmacological data exists

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Brazilin is a potent colorant that may stain skin and textiles; batch-to-batch consistency of brazilin content should be ensured; no formal SCCS opinion available.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caesalpinia Sappan Extract safe in cosmetics?

Brazilin is a potent colorant that may stain skin and textiles; batch-to-batch consistency of brazilin content should be ensured; no formal SCCS opinion available. The EU classifies Caesalpinia Sappan Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Caesalpinia Sappan Extract allowed in the EU?

Caesalpinia Sappan Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Caesalpinia Sappan Extract do in cosmetics?

Caesalpinia Sappan Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, colorant (brazilin source). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-14-5 (bark extract reference).

What is the Margin of Safety for Caesalpinia Sappan 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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