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Expert Verdict
Critical distinction: Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) is a different species from Melia azadirachta (Neem) and is known to be toxic - fruits contain meliatoxins (tetranortriterpenes) that are poisonous to humans and animals upon ingestion; topical safety data is limited; formulators must exercise extreme caution and ensure no oral exposure pathway. Chinaberry fruit contains limonoids, triterpenes, and steroids with documented antibacterial and insecticidal activity; the fruit pulp is the source ...
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Is Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Critical distinction: Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) is a different species from Melia azadirachta (Neem) and is known to be toxic - fruits contain meliatoxins (tetranortriterpenes) that are poisonous to humans and animals upon ingestion; topical safety data is limited; formulators must exercise extreme caution and ensure no oral exposure pathway. Chinaberry fruit contains limonoids, triterpenes, and steroids with documented antibacterial and insecticidal activity; the fruit pulp is the source ... The EU classifies Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely established in cosmetic databases (species-specific).
What is the Margin of Safety for Melia Azedarach Fruit 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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