Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract

INCI: HIBISCUS ABELMOSCHUS SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
84455-19-6
Function
Skin conditioning / emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Highest-risk part of Hibiscus abelmoschus plant for sensitization and phototoxicity; IFRA history on ambrette seed absolute must be cross-referenced; full compositional analysis of ambrettolide content required for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Highest-risk part of Hibiscus abelmoschus plant for sensitization and phototoxicity; IFRA history on ambrette seed absolute must be cross-referenced; full compositional analysis of ambrettolide content required for CPSR. The EU classifies Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning / emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84455-19-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed 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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