Inula Helenium Root Extract

INCI: INULA HELENIUM ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-20-4
Function
Skin Conditioning, Fragrance
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Alanroot oil from Inula helenium is banned in EU cosmetics; root extracts used for non-fragrance purposes face scrutiny due to constituent allergens.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Avoid in cosmetic formulations; alanroot oil from this plant is explicitly banned under EU Annex II; root extract carries the same sensitizing sesquiterpene lactones and poses high risk of allergic contact dermatitis.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu-banned contact-allergen sensitizer avoid fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inula Helenium Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Avoid in cosmetic formulations; alanroot oil from this plant is explicitly banned under EU Annex II; root extract carries the same sensitizing sesquiterpene lactones and poses high risk of allergic contact dermatitis. The EU classifies Inula Helenium Root Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Inula Helenium Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Inula Helenium Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Inula Helenium Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Inula Helenium Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-20-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Inula Helenium Root 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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