Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract

INCI: PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) BARK EXTRACT [^1_1]

CAS Number
85251-63-4 [^1_16]
Function
Skin Conditioning, Astringent [^1_1]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR 2016: safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing [^1_1]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR reviewed 26 apple-derived ingredients in 2016; bark extract was among 21 found safe [^1_1]; not currently reported in FDA VCRP (very low commercial use) [^1_1]; contains ฮฒ-sitosterol, friedelin, epi-friedelinol; distinct from Root Bark Powder (which has bleaching function โ€” not a cosmetic use in the US) [^1_1]

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR reviewed 26 apple-derived ingredients in 2016; bark extract was among 21 found safe [^1_1]; not currently reported in FDA VCRP (very low commercial use) [^1_1]; contains ฮฒ-sitosterol, friedelin, epi-friedelinol; distinct from Root Bark Powder (which has bleaching function โ€” not a cosmetic use in the US) [^1_1] The EU classifies Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Astringent [^1_1]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-63-4 [^1_16].

What is the Margin of Safety for Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark 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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