Is Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract
INCI: MARANTA ARUNDINACEA ROOT EXTRACT
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract (CAS 68916-70-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Smoothing, Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Smoothing, Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; arrowroot extract considered safe for topical use at cosmetic concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
smoothing
skin-conditioning
arrowroot
food-grade
gentle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract functions as: Smoothing, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-70-1.
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