Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

INCI: CASTANEA CRENATA SHELL EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex botanical extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no FDA pre-market approval required)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High tannin content may cause skin sensitization at elevated concentrations; no formal toxicological dossier available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castanea Crenata Shell Extract safe in cosmetics?

High tannin content may cause skin sensitization at elevated concentrations; no formal toxicological dossier available. The EU classifies Castanea Crenata Shell Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Castanea Crenata Shell Extract allowed in the EU?

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Castanea Crenata Shell Extract do in cosmetics?

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Castanea Crenata Shell 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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