Is Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
INCI: CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract (CAS 84012-18-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA VCRP 196 formulations; CIR 2023 Draft Final Priority List (pending assessment)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "cross_reactivity_group": "compositae-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract.
Chemical Function
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract functions as: Astringent, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-18-0.
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