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Expert Verdict
Highest-risk Phormium ingredient in this list. Traditional Māori use of root is medicinal indicating pharmacological activity with bioactive compounds. Solvent of extraction, residual solvent levels, and full characterization required. CPSR assessor likely to require genotoxicity and sensitization data or robust read-across.
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Is Phormium Tenax Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Highest-risk Phormium ingredient in this list. Traditional Māori use of root is medicinal indicating pharmacological activity with bioactive compounds. Solvent of extraction, residual solvent levels, and full characterization required. CPSR assessor likely to require genotoxicity and sensitization data or robust read-across. The EU classifies Phormium Tenax Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Phormium Tenax Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Phormium Tenax Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phormium Tenax Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Phormium Tenax Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phormium Tenax 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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