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Expert Verdict
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract (CAS 73296-98-7) is permitted in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009 and has no specific cosmetic restrictions in the US under the FD&C Act. Key concern is process-generated PAH contamination from smoke-drying; GMP-grade extracts with controlled PAH specifications materially reduce this risk.
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Is Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract (CAS 73296-98-7) is permitted in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009 and has no specific cosmetic restrictions in the US under the FD&C Act. Key concern is process-generated PAH contamination from smoke-drying; GMP-grade extracts with controlled PAH specifications materially reduce this risk. The EU classifies Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Astringent, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73296-98-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ilex Paraguariensis 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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