Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
89957-93-7 (flower extract base CAS; no separate CAS assigned for flower/leaf/stem combined)
Function
Skin conditioning, tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; falls under general cosmetic ingredient provisions. No GRAS listing, no OTC drug monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Black Locust is known to contain toxic lectins (robin/phasin) in bark, seeds, and leaves. Extraction method and purification must be validated to ensure lectin removal. The inclusion of leaf and stem parts increases concern vs. flower-only extracts

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Black Locust is known to contain toxic lectins (robin/phasin) in bark, seeds, and leaves. Extraction method and purification must be validated to ensure lectin removal. The inclusion of leaf and stem parts increases concern vs. flower-only extracts The EU classifies Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-93-7 (flower extract base CAS; no separate CAS assigned for flower/leaf/stem combined).

What is the Margin of Safety for Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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