Is Quassia Extract safe in cosmetics?
Quassia Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Quassia Extract
INCI: QUASSIA AMARA WOOD EXTRACT
Quassia Extract (CAS 84604-10-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Tonic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Tonic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. Quassia amara extract is GRAS as a flavoring agent (21 CFR §172.510); no specific FDA cosmetic restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quassia Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quassia Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quassia Extract allowed in the EU?
Quassia Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quassia Extract do in cosmetics?
Quassia Extract functions as: Tonic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84604-10-4.
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