Equisetum Arvense Extract

INCI: EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT

CAS Number
71011-23-9 [^1_1]
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restrictions on cosmetic use; listed in 21 CFR 310.545 only for OTC drug digestive aid (inadequate data for that use)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains thiaminase (vitamin B1 degrading enzyme); nicotine detected in British specimens (≤2 mg per 5 g dried plant); mean lead content 14.07 mg/kg in raw herb—GMP impurity controls required

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equisetum Arvense Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains thiaminase (vitamin B1 degrading enzyme); nicotine detected in British specimens (≤2 mg per 5 g dried plant); mean lead content 14.07 mg/kg in raw herb—GMP impurity controls required The EU classifies Equisetum Arvense Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Equisetum Arvense Extract allowed in the EU?

Equisetum Arvense Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Equisetum Arvense Extract do in cosmetics?

Equisetum Arvense Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71011-23-9 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Equisetum Arvense 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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