Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract

INCI: MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84082-57-5 (shared with the general Malva sylvestris extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Manufacturer attestations confirm compliance with EC 1223/2009, absence of the 26 listed allergenic fragrance substances, and freedom from diethylene glycol, dioxin, and other unwanted impurities. Heavy metals reported at โ‰ค20 ppm and arsenic โ‰ค2 ppm in tested concentrates. Specifically derived from the flowers and leaves of Tall Mallow (Malva sylvestris L., Malvaceae). Compared to the whole-plant extract (\#9), this is a more targeted extraction from aerial parts, focusing on the mucilage-rich...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Manufacturer attestations confirm compliance with EC 1223/2009, absence of the 26 listed allergenic fragrance substances, and freedom from diethylene glycol, dioxin, and other unwanted impurities. Heavy metals reported at โ‰ค20 ppm and arsenic โ‰ค2 ppm in tested concentrates. Specifically derived from the flowers and leaves of Tall Mallow (Malva sylvestris L., Malvaceae). Compared to the whole-plant extract (\#9), this is a more targeted extraction from aerial parts, focusing on the mucilage-rich... The EU classifies Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-57-5 (shared with the general Malva sylvestris extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf 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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