Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract

INCI: PASTINACA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90082-39-6
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restrictions; contains furocoumarins โ€” phototoxicity risk with UV exposure

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Parsnip root extract with humectant properties; contains furocoumarins (psoralens) that pose phototoxicity and photogenotoxicity risk upon UV exposure โ€” avoid in leave-on sun-exposed formulas

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

botanical phototoxic-risk furocoumarin humectant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Parsnip root extract with humectant properties; contains furocoumarins (psoralens) that pose phototoxicity and photogenotoxicity risk upon UV exposure โ€” avoid in leave-on sun-exposed formulas The EU classifies Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Pastinaca Sativa Root Extract functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90082-39-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pastinaca Sativa Root 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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