Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

INCI: PIPER METHYSTICUM LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-40-2
Function
Skin Conditioning, Toning Agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA issued consumer advisory (2002) for liver damage from oral kava; not banned in cosmetics but flagged

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR concluded insufficient data; hepatotoxicity from oral route well-documented; dermal absorption of kavain, methysticin, yangonin unresolved; use concentration 0.0001โ€“0.1%; safety assessment likely to require supplemental dermal penetration and repeat-dose dermal toxicity studies

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR concluded insufficient data; hepatotoxicity from oral route well-documented; dermal absorption of kavain, methysticin, yangonin unresolved; use concentration 0.0001โ€“0.1%; safety assessment likely to require supplemental dermal penetration and repeat-dose dermal toxicity studies The EU classifies Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Toning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-40-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem 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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