Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract

INCI: HYDROLYZED MORUS ALBA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not established for hydrolyzed form (parent *Morus alba* leaf extract: CAS 94167-05-2)
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Morus alba contains 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ, ฮฑ-glucosidase inhibitor) โ€” unlikely to be relevant at cosmetic use levels but note for leave-on products on damaged skin; skin-lightening claims may trigger regulatory scrutiny as a bleaching agent in some markets.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Morus alba contains 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ, ฮฑ-glucosidase inhibitor) โ€” unlikely to be relevant at cosmetic use levels but note for leave-on products on damaged skin; skin-lightening claims may trigger regulatory scrutiny as a bleaching agent in some markets. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established for hydrolyzed form (parent *Morus alba* leaf extract: CAS 94167-05-2).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf 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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