Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water

INCI: HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (hydrosol/distillate)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed as prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR 700โ€“740

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Preservation is critical due to high water activity and microbial risk; verify distillation process documentation; low active concentration means efficacy claims must be conservative.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Preservation is critical due to high water activity and microbial risk; verify distillation process documentation; low active concentration means efficacy claims must be conservative. The EU classifies Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water functions as: Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (hydrosol/distillate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower 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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