Is Cynodon Dactylon Extract safe in cosmetics?
Cynodon Dactylon Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cynodon Dactylon Extract
INCI: CYNODON DACTYLON EXTRACT
Cynodon Dactylon Extract (CAS Not uniquely assigned; botanical mixture.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, soothing, and antioxidant botanical extract. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, soothing, and antioxidant botanical extract
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cynodon Dactylon Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cynodon Dactylon Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
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..
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