Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cyperus Articulatus Root

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; treated as botanical mixture (no discrete CAS widely referenced for cosmetic use)
Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA prohibition or monograph; treated as a cosmetic ingredient under general safety provisions, with responsibility on manufacturer to ensure non-adulteration and non-misbranding.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Botanical ingredient requiring control of pesticides, heavy metals, and microbial contamination due to lack of standardized composition and absence of specific reproductive, genotoxicity, or long-term safety data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyperus Articulatus Root safe in cosmetics?

Botanical ingredient requiring control of pesticides, heavy metals, and microbial contamination due to lack of standardized composition and absence of specific reproductive, genotoxicity, or long-term safety data. The EU classifies Cyperus Articulatus Root as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyperus Articulatus Root allowed in the EU?

Cyperus Articulatus Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cyperus Articulatus Root do in cosmetics?

Cyperus Articulatus Root functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; treated as botanical mixture (no discrete CAS widely referenced for cosmetic use).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyperus Articulatus Root?

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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