Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: ECHINACEA PURPUREA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
90028-20-9
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed in 21 CFR 700.11โ€“700.35 (prohibited/restricted); no CIR final report issued

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Compositae allergy cross-reactivity risk; NTP evaluated for toxicological endpoints (subchronic, carcinogenicity, micronucleus) due to widespread human exposure; not classified as hazardous under CLP (EC 1272/2008).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Compositae allergy cross-reactivity risk; NTP evaluated for toxicological endpoints (subchronic, carcinogenicity, micronucleus) due to widespread human exposure; not classified as hazardous under CLP (EC 1272/2008). The EU classifies Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-20-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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