Euryale Ferox Seed Extract

INCI: EURYALE FEROX SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract of *Euryale ferox* Salisb., Nymphaeaceae)
Function
Skin conditioning agent with antioxidant and anti-melanogenic activity
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in 21 CFR as prohibited or restricted. Seeds are a traditional food in Asia.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Traditional food use supports oral safety profile, but dermal toxicology data is absent and margin of safety has not been established. Active anti-tyrosinase compounds present; genotoxicity screening recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euryale Ferox Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Traditional food use supports oral safety profile, but dermal toxicology data is absent and margin of safety has not been established. Active anti-tyrosinase compounds present; genotoxicity screening recommended. The EU classifies Euryale Ferox Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Euryale Ferox Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Euryale Ferox Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Euryale Ferox Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Euryale Ferox Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent with antioxidant and anti-melanogenic activity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract of *Euryale ferox* Salisb., Nymphaeaceae).

What is the Margin of Safety for Euryale Ferox Seed 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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