Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Artemisia absinthium is FDA-recognized as GRAS when thujone-free (21 CFR §172.510); cosmetic use not specifically restricted; MoCRA required

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Thujone (α- and β-) is a documented neurotoxin requiring confirmation of levels below detection limit or quantification; absinthin is a sesquiterpene lactone sensitizer with potential Asteraceae cross-reactivity; fermentation may reduce but not eliminate thujone; requires GC-MS thujone quantification and sesquiterpene lactone residue testing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Thujone (α- and β-) is a documented neurotoxin requiring confirmation of levels below detection limit or quantification; absinthin is a sesquiterpene lactone sensitizer with potential Asteraceae cross-reactivity; fermentation may reduce but not eliminate thujone; requires GC-MS thujone quantification and sesquiterpene lactone residue testing The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Artemisia Absinthium Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate?

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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