Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour

INCI: POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM FLOUR

CAS Number
89958-09-8
Function
Skin conditioning; physical exfoliant in scrubs
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; widely used food-grade material permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Buckwheat allergen with anaphylaxis risk; seeds and flour contain fagopyrin levels that warrant allergen declaration on product labels.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour safe in cosmetics?

Buckwheat allergen with anaphylaxis risk; seeds and flour contain fagopyrin levels that warrant allergen declaration on product labels. The EU classifies Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour allowed in the EU?

Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour do in cosmetics?

Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour functions as: Skin conditioning; physical exfoliant in scrubs. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-09-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour?

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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