Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract

INCI: CHENOPODIUM AMBROSIOIDES LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
89997-47-7
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR review; FDA does not specifically restrict but the essential oil of C. ambrosioides is well-documented as toxic

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Chenopodium ambrosioides leaf extract contains ascaridole, a toxic organic peroxide compound; traditionally used as an anthelmintic with documented human toxicity cases and requires extensive toxicological justification for cosmetic application.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Chenopodium ambrosioides leaf extract contains ascaridole, a toxic organic peroxide compound; traditionally used as an anthelmintic with documented human toxicity cases and requires extensive toxicological justification for cosmetic application. The EU classifies Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89997-47-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chenopodium Ambrosioides Leaf 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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