Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract
INCI: QUERCUS INFECTORIA GALL EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very high tannin content — formulate at ≤2% to avoid excessive astringency/irritation; verify heavy metal content (galls can bioaccumulate metals); pH drop in formulation due to gallic/ellagic acid content
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Is Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract safe in cosmetics?
Very high tannin content — formulate at ≤2% to avoid excessive astringency/irritation; verify heavy metal content (galls can bioaccumulate metals); pH drop in formulation due to gallic/ellagic acid content The EU classifies Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract allowed in the EU?
Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract do in cosmetics?
Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall Extract functions as: Anti-sebum, Astringent, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93165-57-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quercus Infectoria (Oak) Gall 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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