Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: MACROPTILIUM ATROPURPUREUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited safety data available; a niche botanical with no CIR or SCCS assessment. Formulators should conduct in-house safety testing. Derived from siratro (purple bush bean), a tropical legume; functions as a humectant to draw and retain moisture in the skin. Extremely rare in commercial cosmetics

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited safety data available; a niche botanical with no CIR or SCCS assessment. Formulators should conduct in-house safety testing. Derived from siratro (purple bush bean), a tropical legume; functions as a humectant to draw and retain moisture in the skin. Extremely rare in commercial cosmetics The EU classifies Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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