Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract

INCI: FRANGULA ALNUS BARK EXTRACT

Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no explicit FDA cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Caution โ€” Contains hydroxyanthracene derivatives including emodin classified as genotoxic by EFSA. While the EU food prohibition does not directly apply to cosmetics, the safety assessor must address anthraquinone levels in the CPSR. Potential for phototoxicity.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Caution โ€” Contains hydroxyanthracene derivatives including emodin classified as genotoxic by EFSA. While the EU food prohibition does not directly apply to cosmetics, the safety assessor must address anthraquinone levels in the CPSR. Potential for phototoxicity. The EU classifies Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Rhamnus Frangula Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Rhamnus Frangula Bark 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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