Is Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Also known as: Cardamom (Elletaria cardamomum (L.) Maton), EC 288-922-1
INCI: ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED EXTRACT
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract (CAS 85940-32-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, Tonic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant. NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Perfuming, Tonic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; cardamom is GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Cardamom (Elletaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)
EC 288-922-1
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract functions as: Perfuming, Tonic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85940-32-5.
Is Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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