Is Evernia Prunastri Extract safe in cosmetics?
Evernia Prunastri Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Also known as: Atranol, Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
INCI: EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT
Evernia Prunastri Extract (CAS 526-37-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Botanical / Natural ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Botanical / Natural ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Evernia Prunastri Extract.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Evernia Prunastri Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
moderate
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
2.0%
Cross-reactivity Group
fragrance-mix-I
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
— max 0.1% in finished products
Source: ESSCA/IVDK
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1381
(EU) 2017/1410
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1381
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | banned | - | - |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "yes", "allergen_class": "fragrance", "cross_reactivity_group": "fragrance-mix-I", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "2.0", "sensitization_rate": "moderate", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "yes", "ifra_max_level_pct": "0.1", "source": "ESSCA/IVDK"}
fragrance
{"cas_number": "90028-68-5", "ingredient_class": "absolute", "chemical_class": "other", "odor_family": "chypre", "odor_description": "Earthy, woody, leathery, mossy", "odor_strength": "strong", "odor_tenacity_hours": "168.0", "top_note": "no", "heart_note": "no", "base_note": "yes", "blending_factor_1_10": "9.0", "threshold_of_detection_ppb": "5.0", "flash_point_C": "95.0", "IFRA_restricted": "yes…
Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Evernia Prunastri Extract.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Atranol
Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evernia Prunastri Extract allowed in the EU?
Evernia Prunastri Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Evernia Prunastri Extract do in cosmetics?
Evernia Prunastri Extract functions as: Botanical / Natural ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 526-37-4.
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