Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water

INCI: HIBISCUS ABELMOSCHUS FLOWER/SEED WATER

CAS Number
Not separately assigned — parent CAS 84455-19-6 applies
Function
Skin conditioning, masking (hydrosol/distillate)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Microbiological quality critical for water-based matrix; preservative efficacy testing mandatory; batch-to-batch variability in volatile profile; must meet EP/USP water quality standards if claimed as hydrosol.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water safe in cosmetics?

Microbiological quality critical for water-based matrix; preservative efficacy testing mandatory; batch-to-batch variability in volatile profile; must meet EP/USP water quality standards if claimed as hydrosol. The EU classifies Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water allowed in the EU?

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water functions as: Skin conditioning, masking (hydrosol/distillate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned — parent CAS 84455-19-6 applies.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed 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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