Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract

INCI: CAJANUS CAJAN LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
92347-12-1 (typical for Cajanus cajan extracts)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Supportable โ€” Published MTD data (15 g/kg oral) can anchor MoS calculation; sub-chronic NOAEL available from published study

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains phytoestrogens (stilbenes) with sub-chronic study showing increased kidney weight in females and reduced testes/epididymis weight in males at high oral doses (reversible). Recommend flagging for leave-on products applied to large body areas. Heavy metals and pesticide residue testing required for botanical.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains phytoestrogens (stilbenes) with sub-chronic study showing increased kidney weight in females and reduced testes/epididymis weight in males at high oral doses (reversible). Recommend flagging for leave-on products applied to large body areas. Heavy metals and pesticide residue testing required for botanical. The EU classifies Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92347-12-1 (typical for Cajanus cajan extracts).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cajanus Cajan Leaf 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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