Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract
INCI: PROTEA OBTUSIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Niche botanical extract with minimal published toxicological data; safety dossier required addressing irritation, sensitization, and genotoxicity, or reliance on read-across from Protea genus or similar polyphenol-rich botanical extracts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Niche botanical extract with minimal published toxicological data; safety dossier required addressing irritation, sensitization, and genotoxicity, or reliance on read-across from Protea genus or similar polyphenol-rich botanical extracts. The EU classifies Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Protea Obtusifolia Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (botanical extract with antioxidant and protective properties typical for Protea genus). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No widely published CAS number for this specific extract.
What is the Margin of Safety for Protea Obtusifolia Flower 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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