Punica Granatum Bark Extract

INCI: PUNICA GRANATUM BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-57-9
Function
Fragrance; Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; parent plant GRAS for food (21CFR182.20); CIR conclusion: Insufficient data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Bark is the primary source of pelletierine alkaloids (0.5โ€“0.9%) and tannins (up to 22%); CIR flagged insufficient data on method of manufacture, composition/impurities, systemic toxicity, dermal irritation/sensitization

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punica Granatum Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Bark is the primary source of pelletierine alkaloids (0.5โ€“0.9%) and tannins (up to 22%); CIR flagged insufficient data on method of manufacture, composition/impurities, systemic toxicity, dermal irritation/sensitization The EU classifies Punica Granatum Bark Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Punica Granatum Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Punica Granatum Bark Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Punica Granatum Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Punica Granatum Bark Extract functions as: Fragrance; Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-57-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Punica Granatum Bark 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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