Is Ephedra Sinica Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ephedra Sinica Root Extract
INCI: EPHEDRA SINICA ROOT EXTRACT
Ephedra Sinica Root Extract (CAS 84625-37-6 (species-level; root-specific CAS may vary)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
84625-37-6 (species-level; root-specific CAS may vary)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Same scrutiny as Ephedra sinica extract
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ephedra Sinica Root Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ephedra Sinica Root Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephedra Sinica Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Ephedra Sinica Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ephedra Sinica Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-37-6 (species-level; root-specific CAS may vary).
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