Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

INCI: PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned in major databases
Function
Skin Conditioning; UV Filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not listed as an approved OTC sunscreen active. If UV filter claims are made, FDA drug monograph compliance required.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical regulatory flag: UV protection claims trigger drug regulation in both EU (Annex VI) and US (OTC Drug). Contains pongamol with aquatic toxicity concerns and pesticide residue risk. Distinguish from seed oil in labeling.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Critical regulatory flag: UV protection claims trigger drug regulation in both EU (Annex VI) and US (OTC Drug). Contains pongamol with aquatic toxicity concerns and pesticide residue risk. Distinguish from seed oil in labeling. The EU classifies Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning; UV Filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pongamia Pinnata Seed 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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