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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern; limited published safety data; as a Boraginaceae-family plant (now reclassified as Argusia sibirica or Tournefortia sibirica), pyrrolizidine alkaloid content should be evaluated in extract specifications. Derived from Siberian heliotrope, a coastal plant historically used in traditional medicine; relatively uncommon in commercial cosmetics; the genus Messerschmidia is taxonomically obsolete but retained as the INCI name per PCPC convention
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Low concern; limited published safety data; as a Boraginaceae-family plant (now reclassified as Argusia sibirica or Tournefortia sibirica), pyrrolizidine alkaloid content should be evaluated in extract specifications. Derived from Siberian heliotrope, a coastal plant historically used in traditional medicine; relatively uncommon in commercial cosmetics; the genus Messerschmidia is taxonomically obsolete but retained as the INCI name per PCPC convention The EU classifies Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract allowed in the EU?
Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract do in cosmetics?
Messerschmidia Sibirica Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (botanical extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Messerschmidia Sibirica 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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