Pyrethrum Extract

INCI: PYRETHRUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
8003-34-7 (also 89997-63-7 for refined extract)
Function
Biocidal/pesticidal active substance
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically banned by FDA for cosmetics, but regulated as a pesticide under EPA; no legitimate cosmetic use pathway

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Neurotoxic voltage-gated sodium channel disruptor, respiratory sensitizer, and environmental toxin to aquatic organisms; approved only as biocidal product type 18 with no cosmetic application.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pyrethrum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Neurotoxic voltage-gated sodium channel disruptor, respiratory sensitizer, and environmental toxin to aquatic organisms; approved only as biocidal product type 18 with no cosmetic application. The EU classifies Pyrethrum Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Pyrethrum Extract allowed in the EU?

Pyrethrum Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pyrethrum Extract do in cosmetics?

Pyrethrum Extract functions as: Biocidal/pesticidal active substance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8003-34-7 (also 89997-63-7 for refined extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pyrethrum 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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