Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: FICUS ERECTA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DATA GAP: Stem tissue is a primary source of Ficus latex (milky sap); irritant and phototoxic potential must be assumed until disproven; no read-across data available from better-characterized Ficus species without analytical confirmation

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

DATA GAP: Stem tissue is a primary source of Ficus latex (milky sap); irritant and phototoxic potential must be assumed until disproven; no read-across data available from better-characterized Ficus species without analytical confirmation The EU classifies Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ficus Erecta 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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