Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract

INCI: DIOSCOREA PANTHAICA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Humectant, Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — 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

Least-studied species in this group; D. panthaica is a Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredient with anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties; pharmacological activity raises concern for cosmetic leave-on use; diosgenin and protodioscin content must be characterized; no CIR, SCCS, or EFSA opinion available

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Least-studied species in this group; D. panthaica is a Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredient with anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties; pharmacological activity raises concern for cosmetic leave-on use; diosgenin and protodioscin content must be characterized; no CIR, SCCS, or EFSA opinion available The EU classifies Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract functions as: Humectant, Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioscorea Panthaica 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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