Lobelia Inflata

INCI: LOBELIA INFLATA

CAS Number
84696-23-1 [^1_1]
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“701 with restrictions; lobeline (principal alkaloid) has FDA drug-status concerns

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains lobeline, a nicotinic receptor agonist with toxic effects at low doses; EU-banned under Entry 219; causes emetic and respiratory-depressant effects; prohibited in EU cosmetics.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lobelia Inflata safe in cosmetics?

Contains lobeline, a nicotinic receptor agonist with toxic effects at low doses; EU-banned under Entry 219; causes emetic and respiratory-depressant effects; prohibited in EU cosmetics. The EU classifies Lobelia Inflata as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Lobelia Inflata allowed in the EU?

Lobelia Inflata EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lobelia Inflata do in cosmetics?

Lobelia Inflata functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-23-1 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Lobelia Inflata?

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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