Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract
INCI: CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS FRUIT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Colocynth is a known purgative and toxic plant orally; cucurbitacins are cytotoxic. Limited dermal safety data for cosmetic use. Requires robust toxicological dossier in CPSR. Not a mainstream cosmetic botanical — expect assessor scrutiny.
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Is Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Colocynth is a known purgative and toxic plant orally; cucurbitacins are cytotoxic. Limited dermal safety data for cosmetic use. Requires robust toxicological dossier in CPSR. Not a mainstream cosmetic botanical — expect assessor scrutiny. The EU classifies Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72986-41-5 / 84696-04-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit 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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