Is OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT
Also known as: Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext., Evening primrose, ext., OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits, Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt, enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto (+4 more)
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT (CAS 90028-66-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext.
Evening primrose, ext.
OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits
Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt
enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto
Evening primrose, oenothera biennis, extract
EXT., EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIEONIS
EXTRACT, EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS
EINECS 289-859-2
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Evening Primrose Oil
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT allowed in the EU?
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT do in cosmetics?
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.
Is OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT used outside cosmetics?
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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