Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract
INCI: CURCUMA LONGA RHIZOME EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 75 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 75 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Curcuma longa rhizome extract is permitted for use as an antioxidant and cosmetic colorant in both EU and US cosmetics, with established safety profile and adequate margin of safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract safe in cosmetics?
Curcuma longa rhizome extract is permitted for use as an antioxidant and cosmetic colorant in both EU and US cosmetics, with established safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract allowed in the EU?
Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract do in cosmetics?
Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract functions as: Antioxidant, cosmetic colorant (CI 75300 cross-reference via curcumin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-52-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Curcuma Longa Rhizome 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.
What is the NOAEL for Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract is 75 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in mouse. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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