Eperua Falcata Bark Extract

INCI: EPERUA FALCATA BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (Fabaceae; tropical hardwood from French Guiana)
Function
Skin protecting; hair growth promotion
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Very limited toxicological dataset with no CIR or SCCS opinion; composition varies by supplier, solvent, plant part, and region; potential for diterpenes and coumarins typical of Eperua genus; CITES and sustainability assessment recommended for tropical hardwood; hair growth claims may trigger drug/medicinal classification in some jurisdictions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eperua Falcata Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited toxicological dataset with no CIR or SCCS opinion; composition varies by supplier, solvent, plant part, and region; potential for diterpenes and coumarins typical of Eperua genus; CITES and sustainability assessment recommended for tropical hardwood; hair growth claims may trigger drug/medicinal classification in some jurisdictions. The EU classifies Eperua Falcata Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eperua Falcata Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Eperua Falcata Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Eperua Falcata Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Eperua Falcata Bark Extract functions as: Skin protecting; hair growth promotion. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (Fabaceae; tropical hardwood from French Guiana).

What is the Margin of Safety for Eperua Falcata Bark Extract?

adequate 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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