Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder

INCI: RUBIA CORDIFOLIA ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
91845-24-8 (same parent species CAS)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Colorant (natural red pigment)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated as a cosmetic ingredient; if used as colorant, would require FDA color additive compliance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Full anthraquinone spectrum present; higher lucidin risk than solvent-extracted forms because no selective removal occurs; inhalation exposure during handling must be controlled

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

Full anthraquinone spectrum present; higher lucidin risk than solvent-extracted forms because no selective removal occurs; inhalation exposure during handling must be controlled The EU classifies Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder allowed in the EU?

Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Colorant (natural red pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91845-24-8 (same parent species CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder?

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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