Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract

CAS Number
Not formally assigned for cosmetic grade [^1_11]
Function
Antioxidant; Biocide
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR; antimicrobial claims may trigger preservative classification

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains hypoxoside (prodrug of rooperol, a potent antioxidant with reported cytotoxic properties at high concentrations); H. hemerocallidea is the updated taxonomic name for H. rooperi with potential overlap with related ingredients; pharmacological potency requires justification in CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains hypoxoside (prodrug of rooperol, a potent antioxidant with reported cytotoxic properties at high concentrations); H. hemerocallidea is the updated taxonomic name for H. rooperi with potential overlap with related ingredients; pharmacological potency requires justification in CPSR. The EU classifies Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract allowed in the EU?

Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract do in cosmetics?

Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb Extract functions as: Antioxidant; Biocide. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned for cosmetic grade [^1_11].

What is the Margin of Safety for Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Bulb 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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