Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder

INCI: PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED POWDER

CAS Number
84929-28-2 / EINECS 284-512-1 [^1_12]
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Guarana seed extract reviewed by CIR (safe as used); powder form not separately assessed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Highest caffeine concentration of all guarana parts (~3.6โ€“5.8% caffeine w/w in seeds); specify caffeine content in CPSR; inhalation risk in loose powders

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?

Highest caffeine concentration of all guarana parts (~3.6โ€“5.8% caffeine w/w in seeds); specify caffeine content in CPSR; inhalation risk in loose powders The EU classifies Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder allowed in the EU?

Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder do in cosmetics?

Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-28-2 / EINECS 284-512-1 [^1_12].

What is the Margin of Safety for Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder?

adequate 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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