Larrea Divaricata Leaf Extract

CAS Number
91722-67-7 (same CAS as whole-plant extract)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes FDA NDGA warnings apply; not outright banned but subject to restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

NDGA-related hepatotoxicity concerns present; leaf extract may concentrate resinous NDGA-containing fractions without differentiated safety data from whole-plant extract; NDGA quantification and toxicological justification required for any CPSR submission.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larrea Divaricata Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

NDGA-related hepatotoxicity concerns present; leaf extract may concentrate resinous NDGA-containing fractions without differentiated safety data from whole-plant extract; NDGA quantification and toxicological justification required for any CPSR submission. The EU classifies Larrea Divaricata Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Larrea Divaricata Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Larrea Divaricata Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What is the Margin of Safety for Larrea Divaricata 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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