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Cola Nitida Seed Extract

INCI: COLA NITIDA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-01-5
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no specific restrictions. CIR reviewed caffeine (primary active component) and concluded safe as used in cosmetics.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Caffeine content must be specified for CPSR due to moderate dermal absorption and systemic exposure relevance. Caffeine impedes keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing at high concentrations; max 1.5% caffeine concentration recommended for products applied near eyes.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cola Nitida Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Caffeine content must be specified for CPSR due to moderate dermal absorption and systemic exposure relevance. Caffeine impedes keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing at high concentrations; max 1.5% caffeine concentration recommended for products applied near eyes. The EU classifies Cola Nitida Seed Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cola Nitida Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Cola Nitida Seed Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cola Nitida Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Cola Nitida Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-01-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cola Nitida Seed 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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