Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pulegone may be a constituent of some ginseng extracts with a recommended limit of 1% in ingredient; saponins are hemolytic in vitro; heavy metals and pesticide residues possible if not controlled; oral LD50 values in rodents range widely by fraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginsenosides (General) safe in cosmetics?
Pulegone may be a constituent of some ginseng extracts with a recommended limit of 1% in ingredient; saponins are hemolytic in vitro; heavy metals and pesticide residues possible if not controlled; oral LD50 values in rodents range widely by fraction. The EU classifies Ginsenosides (General) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ginsenosides (General) allowed in the EU?
Ginsenosides (General) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ginsenosides (General) do in cosmetics?
Ginsenosides (General) functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50647-08-0 (generic for ginseng saponin mixtures).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ginsenosides (General)?
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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