Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract

INCI: PEUMUS BOLDUS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84649-96-7 (EINECS 283-476-4)
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; permitted as a botanical cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Contains boldine (aporphine alkaloid) and potentially ascaridole (toxic cyclic peroxide); ascaridole is hepatotoxic at high doses; extract form is safer than essential oil but supplier must confirm ascaridole levels; used in patent applications as a freshening and skin-brightening agent

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains boldine (aporphine alkaloid) and potentially ascaridole (toxic cyclic peroxide); ascaridole is hepatotoxic at high doses; extract form is safer than essential oil but supplier must confirm ascaridole levels; used in patent applications as a freshening and skin-brightening agent The EU classifies Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-96-7 (EINECS 283-476-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract?

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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