Centella Asiatica Root Extract

INCI: CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-21-9
Function
Skin Conditioning — Miscellaneous
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; not in reported use per 2015 VCRP

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Root composition is qualitatively similar to leaf but may have different saponin ratios; barium concentrations documented at 5–22 µg/g dry weight in Malaysian plants — heavy metal testing of raw material recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centella Asiatica Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Root composition is qualitatively similar to leaf but may have different saponin ratios; barium concentrations documented at 5–22 µg/g dry weight in Malaysian plants — heavy metal testing of raw material recommended The EU classifies Centella Asiatica Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Centella Asiatica Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Centella Asiatica Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Centella Asiatica Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning — Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-21-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Centella Asiatica 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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