Lawsonia Inermis Extract

INCI: LAWSONIA INERMIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
84988-66-9
Function
Hair dyeing, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 1.4%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted for hair dye only under 21 CFR 73.2190; labelling must state for use as hair dye only

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Genotoxicity of lawsone unresolved; SCCS unable to confirm safe use; potential G6PD hemolytic risk in sensitive populations; must quantify lawsone in final product

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawsonia Inermis Extract safe in cosmetics?

Genotoxicity of lawsone unresolved; SCCS unable to confirm safe use; potential G6PD hemolytic risk in sensitive populations; must quantify lawsone in final product The EU classifies Lawsonia Inermis Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Extract allowed in the EU?

Lawsonia Inermis Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lawsonia Inermis Extract do in cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Extract functions as: Hair dyeing, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-66-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lawsonia Inermis 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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