Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract

INCI: CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS HERB EXTRACT

CAS Number
No single CAS universally assigned (botanical extracts are complex mixtures; the essential oil CAS 91844-92-7 applies to the oil, not the extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. No specific restrictions on lemongrass extracts in cosmetics.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Similar allergen profile to the essential oil but typically at lower concentrations depending on extraction method (solvent extraction vs. COโ‚‚ vs. hydro-distillation). Citral content varies by preparation method. Contact sensitization potential exists.. Extract (not essential oil) from the herb of Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian/Cochin Lemongrass). The extract may retain a broader phytochemical profile than the essential oil, including flavonoids and phenolic compounds alongside the charact...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract safe in cosmetics?

Similar allergen profile to the essential oil but typically at lower concentrations depending on extraction method (solvent extraction vs. COโ‚‚ vs. hydro-distillation). Citral content varies by preparation method. Contact sensitization potential exists.. Extract (not essential oil) from the herb of Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian/Cochin Lemongrass). The extract may retain a broader phytochemical profile than the essential oil, including flavonoids and phenolic compounds alongside the charact... The EU classifies Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract allowed in the EU?

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract do in cosmetics?

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS universally assigned (botanical extracts are complex mixtures; the essential oil CAS 91844-92-7 applies to the oil, not the extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb 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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