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Expert Verdict
🚨 CRITICAL: Mutagenic residues detected even in dyed wool end-products; lucidin found in mg/mL concentrations in root extracts; alizarin also shows carcinogenic potential in medium-term bioassays . If you must use this, demand certificate of analysis showing lucidin + rubiadin content below detection limits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
🚨 CRITICAL: Mutagenic residues detected even in dyed wool end-products; lucidin found in mg/mL concentrations in root extracts; alizarin also shows carcinogenic potential in medium-term bioassays . If you must use this, demand certificate of analysis showing lucidin + rubiadin content below detection limits The EU classifies Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-16-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Rubia Tinctorum Root 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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