Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract

INCI: HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (Abelmoschus esculentus seed)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Seed proteins may carry higher sensitization risk than fruit mucilage; no published patch-test data; solvent residue and heavy metal testing recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Seed proteins may carry higher sensitization risk than fruit mucilage; no published patch-test data; solvent residue and heavy metal testing recommended The EU classifies Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (Abelmoschus esculentus seed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Esculentus 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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