Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

INCI: DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in CosIng (listed as 0)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Raw mucilage contains calcium oxalate raphides causing contact urticaria (mechanical, not immunological); diosgenin content lower than Mexican species; ensure adequate characterization of saponin profile

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Raw mucilage contains calcium oxalate raphides causing contact urticaria (mechanical, not immunological); diosgenin content lower than Mexican species; ensure adequate characterization of saponin profile The EU classifies Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (listed as 0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioscorea Japonica Root 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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