Equisetum Arvense Powder

INCI: EQUISETUM ARVENSE POWDER

CAS Number
71011-23-9 [^1_2]
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Oral 14-day rat study at 4% dietary level in cholesterol diet showed dermatitis with dense neutrophil/lymphocyte infiltration, reversible upon diet change. Subchronic 13-week study NOAEL >3% diet (>1.79 g/kg bw/d). Inhalation considerations similar to leaf powder.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equisetum Arvense Powder safe in cosmetics?

Oral 14-day rat study at 4% dietary level in cholesterol diet showed dermatitis with dense neutrophil/lymphocyte infiltration, reversible upon diet change. Subchronic 13-week study NOAEL >3% diet (>1.79 g/kg bw/d). Inhalation considerations similar to leaf powder. The EU classifies Equisetum Arvense Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Equisetum Arvense Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Equisetum Arvense Powder do in cosmetics?

Equisetum Arvense Powder functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71011-23-9 [^1_2].

What is the Margin of Safety for Equisetum Arvense Powder?

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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