Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract

INCI: PELARGONIUM RENIFORME ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
91721-68-5
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA. This species has pharmacological use (Umckaloabo®) — cosmetic vs. drug boundary must be managed.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains coumarins (scopoletin, fraxinol, isofraxetin) — potential phototoxicity of furanocoumarins must be ruled out to verify absence of psoralen-type coumarins. Drug-cosmetic classification risk requires claims remain cosmetic. Coumarin content may trigger EU Annex III allergen labeling if coumarin exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains coumarins (scopoletin, fraxinol, isofraxetin) — potential phototoxicity of furanocoumarins must be ruled out to verify absence of psoralen-type coumarins. Drug-cosmetic classification risk requires claims remain cosmetic. Coumarin content may trigger EU Annex III allergen labeling if coumarin exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products. The EU classifies Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Pelargonium Reniforme Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91721-68-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pelargonium Reniforme 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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