Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Known hepatotoxicant via oral route; CIR data-insufficient verdict; kavalactone content must be characterised; use in leave-on products is high-risk without supporting MoS calculation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piper Methysticum Root safe in cosmetics?
Known hepatotoxicant via oral route; CIR data-insufficient verdict; kavalactone content must be characterised; use in leave-on products is high-risk without supporting MoS calculation The EU classifies Piper Methysticum Root as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Piper Methysticum Root allowed in the EU?
Piper Methysticum Root EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Piper Methysticum Root do in cosmetics?
Piper Methysticum Root functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-40-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Piper Methysticum Root?
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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