Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract

INCI: MISCANTHUS SINENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract)
Function
Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not prohibited or restricted. No specific FDA monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published safety data. As a botanical extract from Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis, Poaceae), general concerns include potential allergenicity and batch-to-batch variability typical of plant-derived extracts. Derived from the flowers of Zebra Grass, a perennial ornamental grass native to East Asia. Minimal commercial adoption to date; relatively niche ingredient

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited published safety data. As a botanical extract from Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis, Poaceae), general concerns include potential allergenicity and batch-to-batch variability typical of plant-derived extracts. Derived from the flowers of Zebra Grass, a perennial ornamental grass native to East Asia. Minimal commercial adoption to date; relatively niche ingredient The EU classifies Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Miscanthus Sinensis Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Miscanthus Sinensis 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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