Juglans Cinerea Extract

INCI: JUGLANS CINEREA (BUTTERNUT) EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-39-5
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, natural colorant (contains juglone)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; no dedicated CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains juglone, a naphthoquinone with demonstrated cytotoxicity and skin sensitization potential; allergic contact dermatitis documented. Juglans cinerea is endangered in parts of North America, raising sustainability sourcing concerns.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juglans Cinerea Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains juglone, a naphthoquinone with demonstrated cytotoxicity and skin sensitization potential; allergic contact dermatitis documented. Juglans cinerea is endangered in parts of North America, raising sustainability sourcing concerns. The EU classifies Juglans Cinerea Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Juglans Cinerea Extract allowed in the EU?

Juglans Cinerea Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Juglans Cinerea Extract do in cosmetics?

Juglans Cinerea Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, natural colorant (contains juglone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-39-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Juglans Cinerea 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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