Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

INCI: MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
947686-05-7
Function
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR safety assessment has been published for Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, magnolol, or honokiol. Not an OTC monograph ingredient; no GRASE classification applicable. Used in US cosmetics under general FD&C Act cosmetic regulations with no ingredient-specific FDA restrictions. MoCRA standard product listing requirements apply.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract (CAS 947686-05-7) with active constituents magnolol and honokiol is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 with no concentration limits and permitted in the US with no FDA-specific restrictions. Antioxidant potency is notable, but emerging sensitization case reports warrant careful risk assessment in formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

contact-dermatitis-reported pigmented-contact-dermatitis no-sccs-opinion no-cir-assessment no-noael-established no-ript-data no-phototoxicity-data data-gap-significant regulatory-grey-zone

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract (CAS 947686-05-7) with active constituents magnolol and honokiol is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 with no concentration limits and permitted in the US with no FDA-specific restrictions. Antioxidant potency is notable, but emerging sensitization case reports warrant careful risk assessment in formulations. The EU classifies Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract functions as: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 947686-05-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnolia Officinalis Bark 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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