Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS POLYPHENOLS

CAS Number
84650-60-2 (shared with parent leaf extract)
Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate at โ‰ค2% in leave-on formulations (CIR-established safe use concentration)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Concentrated polyphenol fractions (>50% EGCG) require careful dose control; formulate to be non-sensitizing and avoid exceeding 2% concentration in vitro cytotoxicity threshold.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols safe in cosmetics?

Concentrated polyphenol fractions (>50% EGCG) require careful dose control; formulate to be non-sensitizing and avoid exceeding 2% concentration in vitro cytotoxicity threshold. The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols allowed in the EU?

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

What does Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols do in cosmetics?

Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-60-2 (shared with parent leaf extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols?

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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