Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract
INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM LEAF EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Gossypol concern is elevated — cotton leaves contain gossypol glands. Mandatory gossypol assay on CoA (target ≤100 ppm). Heavy-metal and pesticide screening required (field-harvested material). Least-characterized of the 10 INCI names — limited cosmetic use data available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Gossypol concern is elevated — cotton leaves contain gossypol glands. Mandatory gossypol assay on CoA (target ≤100 ppm). Heavy-metal and pesticide screening required (field-harvested material). Least-characterized of the 10 INCI names — limited cosmetic use data available. The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-08-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum Leaf 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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