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Expert Verdict
🚨 CRITICAL: Lucidin is mutagenic in Salmonella strains ±S9 activation, mutagenic at HGPRT locus in V79 cells, induces DNA single-strand breaks, DNA-protein cross-links, and DNA repair synthesis; rubiadin is also highly genotoxic; carcinogenic in rat kidney and liver
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Is Rubia Tinctorum Root safe in cosmetics?
🚨 CRITICAL: Lucidin is mutagenic in Salmonella strains ±S9 activation, mutagenic at HGPRT locus in V79 cells, induces DNA single-strand breaks, DNA-protein cross-links, and DNA repair synthesis; rubiadin is also highly genotoxic; carcinogenic in rat kidney and liver The EU classifies Rubia Tinctorum Root as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Rubia Tinctorum Root allowed in the EU?
Rubia Tinctorum Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rubia Tinctorum Root do in cosmetics?
Rubia Tinctorum Root functions as: Colorant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-16-8 (whole root).
What is the Margin of Safety for Rubia Tinctorum Root?
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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