Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Eupatorium purpureum (Joe-Pye weed) contains documented unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (echinatine, lycopsamine) with hepatotoxicity and genotoxicity risk. Herbal medicine use is typically oral and short-term and does not establish dermal safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Eupatorium purpureum (Joe-Pye weed) contains documented unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (echinatine, lycopsamine) with hepatotoxicity and genotoxicity risk. Herbal medicine use is typically oral and short-term and does not establish dermal safety. The EU classifies Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Eupatorium Purpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?
not established 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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