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Expert Verdict
Ecballium elaterium contains cucurbitacin B, cucurbitacin E, and elaterinide, potent cytotoxic compounds with documented hepatotoxicity and abortifacient properties; CPSR assessor will require quantified cucurbitacin content and robust margin of safety calculation; use level must be extremely restricted; phototoxicity and reproductive toxicity must be addressed.
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Is Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ecballium elaterium contains cucurbitacin B, cucurbitacin E, and elaterinide, potent cytotoxic compounds with documented hepatotoxicity and abortifacient properties; CPSR assessor will require quantified cucurbitacin content and robust margin of safety calculation; use level must be extremely restricted; phototoxicity and reproductive toxicity must be addressed. The EU classifies Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Ecballium Elaterium Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (plant origin, squirting cucumber). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ecballium Elaterium Fruit 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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