Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root

INCI: ECHINACEA PURPUREA ROOT

CAS Number
90028-20-9 (EINECS 289-808-4)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no restriction under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“701

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Whole root material โ€” particle size and processing method critical for safety; if unextracted, microbial burden risk; chicoric acid content varies with harvest timing; PA contamination screening recommended

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root safe in cosmetics?

Whole root material โ€” particle size and processing method critical for safety; if unextracted, microbial burden risk; chicoric acid content varies with harvest timing; PA contamination screening recommended The EU classifies Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root allowed in the EU?

Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root do in cosmetics?

Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-20-9 (EINECS 289-808-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Root?

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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