Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

INCI: CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-46-6
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidandruff
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; CIR has not issued a standalone monograph โ€” assessed under botanical/Cinnamomum group reviews; generally permitted at low concentrations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Contains cinnamaldehyde and eugenol (EU Annex III allergens) with potential skin irritant and sensitization risk; coumarin content raises hepatotoxicity concerns at higher exposures.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains cinnamaldehyde and eugenol (EU Annex III allergens) with potential skin irritant and sensitization risk; coumarin content raises hepatotoxicity concerns at higher exposures. The EU classifies Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidandruff. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-46-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract?

adequate 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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