Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (ground leaf, no extraction)
Function
Exfoliant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Safety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk: powder products must address incidental inhalation. Ensure particle size >10 µm or provide inhalation safety data. Formulate to be nonsensitizing. Professional products at 50% require separate risk assessment (diluted use).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk: powder products must address incidental inhalation. Ensure particle size >10 µm or provide inhalation safety data. Formulate to be nonsensitizing. Professional products at 50% require separate risk assessment (diluted use). The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder functions as: Exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (ground leaf, no extraction).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder?

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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