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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data; no standalone CIR monograph; standard botanical allergen screening recommended. Solvent extract from flowers of Mesua ferrea L. (Cobra's Saffron); the plant is rich in xanthones and coumarins with reported antioxidant activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data; no standalone CIR monograph; standard botanical allergen screening recommended. Solvent extract from flowers of Mesua ferrea L. (Cobra's Saffron); the plant is rich in xanthones and coumarins with reported antioxidant activity The EU classifies Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-26-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mesua Ferrea Flower 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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