Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract

INCI: DATURA STRAMONIUM LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Botanical mixture; no single CAS for extract (plant contains tropane alkaloids such as atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine).
Function
Historically used as narcotic/analgesic plant; not appropriate as a modern cosmetic ingredient due to alkaloid toxicity.
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not recognized as a safe cosmetic ingredient; presence of potent anticholinergic alkaloids creates clear safety concerns. Any intentional use would risk adulteration and enforcement.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Explicitly prohibited in EU cosmetics. Contains atropine-like tropane alkaloids with severe poisoning risk; absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, children, and compromised skin. Should not be present in cosmetic formulations even as trace intentional ingredient.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Explicitly prohibited in EU cosmetics. Contains atropine-like tropane alkaloids with severe poisoning risk; absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, children, and compromised skin. Should not be present in cosmetic formulations even as trace intentional ingredient. The EU classifies Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract functions as: Historically used as narcotic/analgesic plant; not appropriate as a modern cosmetic ingredient due to alkaloid toxicity.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Botanical mixture; no single CAS for extract (plant contains tropane alkaloids such as atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine)..

What is the Margin of Safety for Datura Stramonium Leaf Extract?

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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