Is Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
INCI: PIPER NIGRUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract (CAS 84929-41-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, tonic (skin refreshing/warming sensation). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Skin conditioning, tonic (skin refreshing/warming sensation)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction. CAS 84929-41-9 covers multiple Piper nigrum derivatives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Black pepper extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic (skin refreshing/warming sensation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-41-9.
Is Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract used outside cosmetics?
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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