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Expert Verdict
Salix babylonica bark extract is a permitted skin conditioning ingredient; however, free salicylic acid content must be quantified per batch as salicin metabolites may generate salicylic acid, which is classified as reproductive toxicant (Repr. 2) and requires appropriate labeling restrictions for children under 3 and inhalable products.
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Is Salix Babylonica Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?
Salix babylonica bark extract is a permitted skin conditioning ingredient; however, free salicylic acid content must be quantified per batch as salicin metabolites may generate salicylic acid, which is classified as reproductive toxicant (Repr. 2) and requires appropriate labeling restrictions for children under 3 and inhalable products. The EU classifies Salix Babylonica Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Salix Babylonica Bark Extract allowed in the EU?
Salix Babylonica Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Salix Babylonica Bark Extract do in cosmetics?
Salix Babylonica Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing, tonic; contains natural salicin and polyphenols. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned in major databases; Salix genus bark extracts reference CAS 84082-82-6 (Salix alba) as the primary willow bark CAS.
What is the Margin of Safety for Salix Babylonica Bark Extract?
adequate 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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