Is Carlina Acaulis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Carlina Acaulis Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Carlina Acaulis Root Extract
Also known as: EINECS 288-923-7, Silver thistle, Carline thistle
INCI: CARLINA ACAULIS ROOT EXTRACT
Carlina Acaulis Root Extract (CAS 85940-33-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not independently assessed by FDA; used as a cosmetic skin conditioning agent under general cosmetic regulations. No specific restrictions or OTC drug status assigned.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Carlina Acaulis Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Carlina Acaulis Root Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
asteraceae-family
sensitization-risk
carlina-oxide-cytotoxicity
limited-safety-data
no-cir-assessment
no-sccs-opinion
antioxidant
antimicrobial
Known Synonyms
EINECS 288-923-7
Silver thistle
Carline thistle
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlina Acaulis Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Carlina Acaulis Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carlina Acaulis Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Carlina Acaulis Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85940-33-6.
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