Is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract
INCI: HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract (CAS 85085-23-0 (broad H. rosa-sinensis extract CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
85085-23-0 (broad H. rosa-sinensis extract CAS)
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Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under 21 CFR 700-740; bleaching function may trigger FDA scrutiny as a drug claim in the US.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf Extract functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-23-0 (broad H. rosa-sinensis extract CAS).
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