Is Frangula Alnus Bark safe in cosmetics?
Frangula Alnus Bark has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Frangula Alnus Bark
Also known as: Rhamnus frangula, Alder buckthorn ext., EINECS No.: 283-418-8, buckthorn
INCI: FRANGULA ALNUS BARK
Frangula Alnus Bark (CAS 84625-48-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction under 21 CFR; recognized as botanical ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Frangula Alnus Bark.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Frangula Alnus Bark.
Known Synonyms
Rhamnus frangula
Alder buckthorn ext.
EINECS No.: 283-418-8
buckthorn
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frangula Alnus Bark allowed in the EU?
Frangula Alnus Bark EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Frangula Alnus Bark do in cosmetics?
Frangula Alnus Bark functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-48-9.
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