Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract

INCI: ECHINACEA PURPUREA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90028-20-9
Function
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited or restricted; CIR reviewed and found safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Compositae allergy concerns present; contains cichoric acid, alkamides, and polysaccharides with broader commercial safety data available compared to E. angustifolia.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Compositae allergy concerns present; contains cichoric acid, alkamides, and polysaccharides with broader commercial safety data available compared to E. angustifolia. The EU classifies Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract functions as: Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-20-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Echinacea Purpurea 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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