Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract

INCI: MELIA AZADIRACHTA EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-25-3
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; subject to general safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU prohibition triggered by CMR Category 2 (Repr. 2) classification; azadirachtin is a potent bioactive compound requiring SCCS derogation for market placement. Reformulation strongly recommended for EU-destined products.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract safe in cosmetics?

EU prohibition triggered by CMR Category 2 (Repr. 2) classification; azadirachtin is a potent bioactive compound requiring SCCS derogation for market placement. Reformulation strongly recommended for EU-destined products. The EU classifies Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract allowed in the EU?

Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract do in cosmetics?

Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-25-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Melia Azadirachta (Neem) 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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