Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract

INCI: HYMENAEA COURBARIL BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
9000-14-0 (South American Locust gum / Copal resin) [^1_11]
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — FDA UNII: M5221THD3M; not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Toxicology study shows low toxicity in vitro; non-genotoxic in alkaline comet assay; low mutagenic potential in Ames test without metabolic activation; cytotoxicity observed only at ≥400 µg/mL well above cosmetic use levels; comedogenicity 1/5.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Toxicology study shows low toxicity in vitro; non-genotoxic in alkaline comet assay; low mutagenic potential in Ames test without metabolic activation; cytotoxicity observed only at ≥400 µg/mL well above cosmetic use levels; comedogenicity 1/5. The EU classifies Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Hymenaea Courbaril Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-14-0 (South American Locust gum / Copal resin) [^1_11].

What is the Margin of Safety for Hymenaea Courbaril Bark 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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