Cyclovirobuxine

INCI: CYCLOVIROBUXINE

CAS Number
For Cyclovirobuxine D: 860‑79‑7. (Check whether your supplier’s ingredient is this exact alkaloid or a derivative.)
Function
Pharmacologically active cardenolide-like alkaloid investigated as a cardiovascular drug. Not a standard cosmetic ingredient.
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Investigated as a drug; not recognized as a cosmetic ingredient. Use in cosmetics would present significant regulatory risk and potential misbranding or adulteration concerns.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Pharmacologically active cardiovascular agent with risk of systemic toxicity; no cosmetic precedent and high regulatory and liability risk. Should be excluded from cosmetics unless formal SCCS/CIR safety dossier and regulatory pathway are established.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclovirobuxine safe in cosmetics?

Pharmacologically active cardiovascular agent with risk of systemic toxicity; no cosmetic precedent and high regulatory and liability risk. Should be excluded from cosmetics unless formal SCCS/CIR safety dossier and regulatory pathway are established. The EU classifies Cyclovirobuxine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Cyclovirobuxine allowed in the EU?

Cyclovirobuxine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cyclovirobuxine do in cosmetics?

Cyclovirobuxine functions as: Pharmacologically active cardenolide-like alkaloid investigated as a cardiovascular drug. Not a standard cosmetic ingredient.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: For Cyclovirobuxine D: 860‑79‑7. (Check whether your supplier’s ingredient is this exact alkaloid or a derivative.).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclovirobuxine?

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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