Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder

INCI: CURCUMA LONGA LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
84775-52-0 (parent CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, cosmetic colorant, abrasive
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: no specific restriction; if used as colorant, may require color additive petition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk if particle size <10 µm in loose powder applications; particle size distribution and heavy metal testing required as leaf accumulates metals differently than rhizome; color additive classification risk in US market.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk if particle size <10 µm in loose powder applications; particle size distribution and heavy metal testing required as leaf accumulates metals differently than rhizome; color additive classification risk in US market. The EU classifies Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, cosmetic colorant, abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-52-0 (parent CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Curcuma Longa Leaf Powder?

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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