Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains totarol with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including MRSA and P. acnes, and podocarpic acid which exhibits weak estrogenic activity. Effective as natural preservative booster but estrogenic activity warrants attention at higher concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains totarol with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including MRSA and P. acnes, and podocarpic acid which exhibits weak estrogenic activity. Effective as natural preservative booster but estrogenic activity warrants attention at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract allowed in the EU?
Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract do in cosmetics?
Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.
What is the Margin of Safety for Podocarpus Totara Wood 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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