Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower

INCI: DEFATTED OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally regarded as safe for topical use; ensure absence of oxalate crystal contamination (raphides) from cactus tissue; limited formal toxicological studies specific to the defatted flower

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower safe in cosmetics?

Generally regarded as safe for topical use; ensure absence of oxalate crystal contamination (raphides) from cactus tissue; limited formal toxicological studies specific to the defatted flower The EU classifies Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower allowed in the EU?

Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower do in cosmetics?

Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Defatted Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower?

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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