Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder

INCI: MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK POWDER

CAS Number
93685-96-2
Function
Emollient, humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient - but the DMT content may raise DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) concerns depending on concentration and intended use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains tannins (up to ~16%), DMT (trace amounts in bark), and saponins. The DMT content is a significant regulatory red flag even though cosmetic-grade powders contain very low levels. Potential for skin sensitization at high concentrations.. Known as "Tepezcohuite" in Mexican traditional medicine; widely used for burn treatment. Rich in tannins and bioflavonoids that promote wound healing and skin regeneration.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?

Contains tannins (up to ~16%), DMT (trace amounts in bark), and saponins. The DMT content is a significant regulatory red flag even though cosmetic-grade powders contain very low levels. Potential for skin sensitization at high concentrations.. Known as "Tepezcohuite" in Mexican traditional medicine; widely used for burn treatment. Rich in tannins and bioflavonoids that promote wound healing and skin regeneration. The EU classifies Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder allowed in the EU?

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder do in cosmetics?

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Powder functions as: Emollient, humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93685-96-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark 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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