Cassia Angustifolia Leaf

INCI: CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA LEAF

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (raw botanical material)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Senna is an OTC drug ingredient (laxative category); cosmetic use permitted if no drug claims are made

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains sennosides (anthraquinones) with potential skin irritant properties; cosmetic use permitted in US without drug claims but subject to EU hydroxyanthracene derivative restrictions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassia Angustifolia Leaf safe in cosmetics?

Contains sennosides (anthraquinones) with potential skin irritant properties; cosmetic use permitted in US without drug claims but subject to EU hydroxyanthracene derivative restrictions. The EU classifies Cassia Angustifolia Leaf as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cassia Angustifolia Leaf allowed in the EU?

Cassia Angustifolia Leaf EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cassia Angustifolia Leaf do in cosmetics?

Cassia Angustifolia Leaf functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (raw botanical material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cassia Angustifolia Leaf?

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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