Ginkgo Biloba Leaf

INCI: GINKGO BILOBA LEAF

CAS Number
90045-36-6
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; listed in FDA VCRP

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ginkgolic acid content must be controlled to less than 5 ppm per EGb 761 standard; crude extracts can contain up to 30 ppm urushiols with seasonal variation in constituents; standard heavy metal and pesticide testing applies for botanicals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginkgo Biloba Leaf safe in cosmetics?

Ginkgolic acid content must be controlled to less than 5 ppm per EGb 761 standard; crude extracts can contain up to 30 ppm urushiols with seasonal variation in constituents; standard heavy metal and pesticide testing applies for botanicals. The EU classifies Ginkgo Biloba Leaf as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ginkgo Biloba Leaf allowed in the EU?

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ginkgo Biloba Leaf do in cosmetics?

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-36-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ginkgo Biloba Leaf?

adequate 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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