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.
US NotesAllowed 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
AntioxidantBiocideDeodorizerDyeFillerSoftener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lawsonia Inermis Callus Culture Extract.
BiocideAntioxidantDeodorizerSoftener and conditionerDyeFiller
Regulatory Lists
Personal careEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; Personal care - hair coloringEurope; 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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