Camellia Sinensis Root Extract

INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent—miscellaneous
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not established. Cannot be calculated without absorption and toxicity data.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR issued an Insufficient Data finding. Root constituents (saponins, caffeine, theobromine) differ from leaf profile. No VCRP use data reported in 2019 assessment. CPSR assessor may require supplementary toxicological dossier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Sinensis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR issued an Insufficient Data finding. Root constituents (saponins, caffeine, theobromine) differ from leaf profile. No VCRP use data reported in 2019 assessment. CPSR assessor may require supplementary toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Camellia Sinensis Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Camellia Sinensis Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Camellia Sinensis Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Camellia Sinensis Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent—miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Camellia Sinensis Root 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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