Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract

INCI: HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not separately assigned — covered under parent species CAS
Function
Skin conditioning (inulin-rich; prebiotic claims common)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not on FDA prohibited/restricted lists

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Most commercially common of the three H. tuberosus entries; inulin/fructo-oligosaccharide content generally safe; Asteraceae cross-reactivity caveat applies

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Most commercially common of the three H. tuberosus entries; inulin/fructo-oligosaccharide content generally safe; Asteraceae cross-reactivity caveat applies The EU classifies Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Helianthus Tuberosus Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (inulin-rich; prebiotic claims common). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned — covered under parent species CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Helianthus Tuberosus 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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