Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract

INCI: ELEPHANTOPUS MOLLIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (traditional use: ulcers, eczema, skin diseases)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not CIR reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains sesquiterpene lactones (molephantinin and analogs) with demonstrated cytotoxicity against multiple cell lines (IC50 27โ€“37 ฮผg/mL). While cytotoxicity data is from in-vitro cancer studies, it signals biologically active compounds that require dermal safety qualification. Asteraceae family is a known sensitizer group. Full toxicological dossier needed including genotoxicity screening.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains sesquiterpene lactones (molephantinin and analogs) with demonstrated cytotoxicity against multiple cell lines (IC50 27โ€“37 ฮผg/mL). While cytotoxicity data is from in-vitro cancer studies, it signals biologically active compounds that require dermal safety qualification. Asteraceae family is a known sensitizer group. Full toxicological dossier needed including genotoxicity screening. The EU classifies Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (traditional use: ulcers, eczema, skin diseases). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Elephantopus Mollis Leaf 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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