Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lowest risk profile with excellent safety rating; however, flower waters require critical preservative efficacy testing due to high microbial contamination susceptibility; verify pH, microbial limits, preservative system compatibility, and shelf-life stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Lowest risk profile with excellent safety rating; however, flower waters require critical preservative efficacy testing due to high microbial contamination susceptibility; verify pH, microbial limits, preservative system compatibility, and shelf-life stability. The EU classifies Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water functions as: Skin Conditioning (hydrolat/distillate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Water?
adequate 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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