Punica Granatum Seed Extract

INCI: PUNICA GRANATUM SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-57-9 (generic)
Function
Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg in mice (ethanolic extract); GRAS food context

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains punicic acid (conjugated linolenic acid), triterpenoids, and flavonoids; extraction solvent affects composition โ€” methanol and water extract higher polyphenol levels than non-polar solvents

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punica Granatum Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains punicic acid (conjugated linolenic acid), triterpenoids, and flavonoids; extraction solvent affects composition โ€” methanol and water extract higher polyphenol levels than non-polar solvents The EU classifies Punica Granatum Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Punica Granatum Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Punica Granatum Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Punica Granatum Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-57-9 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Punica Granatum Seed Extract?

adequate 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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