Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water

INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
223749-08-4 (generic cotton extract CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hydrosol/distillate with inherently low active concentration. Primary risk is microbiological contamination โ€” adequate preservation is critical. Gossypol carry-over from floral tissue expected to be negligible.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Hydrosol/distillate with inherently low active concentration. Primary risk is microbiological contamination โ€” adequate preservation is critical. Gossypol carry-over from floral tissue expected to be negligible. The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water allowed in the EU?

Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-08-4 (generic cotton extract CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Water?

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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