Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract

INCI: NELUMBO NUCIFERA GERM/SPROUT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (likely 85085-51-4)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no 21 CFR restriction; not individually reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No published safety monograph; sprout tissue may have elevated alkaloid biosynthesis relative to mature germ; composition depends heavily on extraction solvent and harvest stage; requires supplier-specific CoA and heavy-metal certification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract safe in cosmetics?

No published safety monograph; sprout tissue may have elevated alkaloid biosynthesis relative to mature germ; composition depends heavily on extraction solvent and harvest stage; requires supplier-specific CoA and heavy-metal certification. The EU classifies Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract allowed in the EU?

Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract do in cosmetics?

Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (likely 85085-51-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Nelumbo Nucifera Germ/Sprout 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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