Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder

INCI: MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
84696-25-3 (general neem leaf derivative)
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (mechanical exfoliant in some formulations)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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

Physical particle size must be controlled to avoid micro-abrasion damage; same sensitization potential as other neem leaf derivatives; ensure microbial limits are met for powdered botanicals. A dried, milled form of neem leaf; retains the bioactive profile of the leaf (nimbidin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol) in a physical form suitable for wash-off and mask products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Physical particle size must be controlled to avoid micro-abrasion damage; same sensitization potential as other neem leaf derivatives; ensure microbial limits are met for powdered botanicals. A dried, milled form of neem leaf; retains the bioactive profile of the leaf (nimbidin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol) in a physical form suitable for wash-off and mask products The EU classifies Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (mechanical exfoliant in some formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-25-3 (general neem leaf derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Melia Azadirachta Leaf Powder?

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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