Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract

Also known as: Henna

INCI: LAWSONIA INERMIS CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract (CAS 84988-66-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, hair dyeing, antimicrobial, antioxidant. Reported NOAEL =40 mg/kg bw (SCCNFP_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.

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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, hair dyeing, antimicrobial, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

EC Number
284-854-1

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed for cosmetic use; FDA permits henna only for hair dyeing, not for direct skin application (e.g., temporary tattoos are considered misbranded/adulterated).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract.

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL =40 mg/kg bw - - irritation SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg/day oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg bw - - irritation SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg/day oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg bw - - irritation SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg/day oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg bw - - irritation SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =40 mg/kg/day oral rat repeated dose toxicity SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =200 mg/kg/day - rat dermal absorption SCCNFP_vision_codex
NOAEL =200 mg/kg/day - rat dermal absorption SCCNFP_vision_codex

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Expanded Dermal Absorption Data

Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.

Aggregated DA Values (5 records across 5 sources)
Type DA % Method Skin Model SCCS Ref
measured 0.2% - - SCCP/0034
measured 0.28% in_vitro - SCCP/0034
measured 1.4% - - SCCP/0034
measured 0.34% - - SCCP/0034
measured 3.1% - - SCCP/0034

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant Biocide Deodorizer Dye Filler Softener and conditioner

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract.

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
44
Lowest NOAEL
0.00833
Highest NOAEL
200

Units vary across source rows: mg/kg bw, mg/kg/day, mg/kg bw/d

SCCS_vision_codex SCCNFP_vision_codex

Dermal Absorption

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Absorption % Method Vehicle
0.2% - -
0.28% in_vitro -
1.4% - -
0.34% - -
3.1% - -

Known Synonyms

Henna

Chemical Function

Biocide Antioxidant Deodorizer Softener and conditioner Dye Filler

Regulatory Lists

Personal care Europe; Personal care - hair coloring Europe; Personal care - hair coloring Europe; Personal care - hair coloring Europe; Personal care - hair coloring

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract safe in cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract allowed in the EU?

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract do in cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, hair dyeing, antimicrobial, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-66-9.

What is the NOAEL for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract is =40 mg/kg bw based on a irritation study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: SCCNFP_vision_codex.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract used outside cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

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