Is Emodin safe in cosmetics?
Emodin has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Emodin
INCI: EMODIN
Emodin (CAS 518-82-1 [^1_4]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (anthraquinone derivative found in rhubarb, aloe, cascara). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (anthraquinone derivative found in rhubarb, aloe, cascara)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR prohibition; NTP Technical Report evaluated emodin with equivocal carcinogenicity evidence in rodents
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Emodin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Emodin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
endocrine_disruptor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emodin allowed in the EU?
Emodin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Emodin do in cosmetics?
Emodin functions as: Skin conditioning (anthraquinone derivative found in rhubarb, aloe, cascara). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 518-82-1 [^1_4].
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