Is Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-497-9
INCI: RUBIA TINCTORUM ROOT EXTRACT
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract (CAS 84650-16-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-approved as color additive; no specific restriction on cosmetic use but safety data burden applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-497-9
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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