Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cynodon Dactylon Extract

INCI: CYNODON DACTYLON EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; botanical mixture.
Function
Skin conditioning, soothing, and antioxidant botanical extract
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No cosmetic-specific restriction; some commercial extracts carry MSDS labels indicating toxicity and pharmaceutical activity, suggesting higher-potency preparations may require safety data before use in standard cosmetic applications.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cynodon dactylon extract is a botanical ingredient with potential reproductive toxicity concerns (R62, R63) in certain formulations; rigorous risk assessment and safety data are required before use in cosmetics, particularly in pregnancy-targeted or high-exposure products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cynodon Dactylon Extract safe in cosmetics?

Cynodon dactylon extract is a botanical ingredient with potential reproductive toxicity concerns (R62, R63) in certain formulations; rigorous risk assessment and safety data are required before use in cosmetics, particularly in pregnancy-targeted or high-exposure products. The EU classifies Cynodon Dactylon Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cynodon Dactylon Extract allowed in the EU?

Cynodon Dactylon Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cynodon Dactylon Extract do in cosmetics?

Cynodon Dactylon Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing, and antioxidant botanical extract. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; botanical mixture..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cynodon Dactylon 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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