Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract

INCI: GINKGO BILOBA ROOT EXTRACT

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; CIR concluded data insufficient (2024)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No manufacturing, composition, or impurity data available; no 28-day dermal toxicity study; root is the least-studied plant part of Ginkgo biloba in cosmetic context; CIR flagged data-insufficient.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

No manufacturing, composition, or impurity data available; no 28-day dermal toxicity study; root is the least-studied plant part of Ginkgo biloba in cosmetic context; CIR flagged data-insufficient. The EU classifies Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract 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 Root 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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