Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract

INCI: FERULA ASSA-FOETIDA GUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
90028-70-9
Function
Flavouring, Fragrance (perfuming), Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; GRAS status as a food flavoring supports general safety profile

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains volatile sulfur compounds with potential for odor-related formulation challenges; limited toxicological dossier for cosmetic applications.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains volatile sulfur compounds with potential for odor-related formulation challenges; limited toxicological dossier for cosmetic applications. The EU classifies Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract allowed in the EU?

Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract do in cosmetics?

Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract functions as: Flavouring, Fragrance (perfuming), Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-70-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum 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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