Salvianolic Acid B
INCI: SALVIANOLIC ACID B (NOT UNIVERSALLY LISTED IN COSING AS A STANDARD COSMETIC INCI; MAY BE LISTED AS A COMPONENT OF SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major flag: This is primarily a pharmaceutical research compound from Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen). No CIR review, no SCCS opinion, no established cosmetic use history at scale. If you intend to use this as an isolated active: (1) prepare a full toxicological dossier; (2) conduct dermal penetration study; (3) perform HRIPT at intended use concentration; (4) may trigger Novel Ingredient requirements in some markets. Pharmacological potency (anti-platelet, vasodilatory) is a concern at higher ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salvianolic Acid B safe in cosmetics?
Major flag: This is primarily a pharmaceutical research compound from Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen). No CIR review, no SCCS opinion, no established cosmetic use history at scale. If you intend to use this as an isolated active: (1) prepare a full toxicological dossier; (2) conduct dermal penetration study; (3) perform HRIPT at intended use concentration; (4) may trigger Novel Ingredient requirements in some markets. Pharmacological potency (anti-platelet, vasodilatory) is a concern at higher ... The EU classifies Salvianolic Acid B as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Salvianolic Acid B allowed in the EU?
Salvianolic Acid B EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Salvianolic Acid B do in cosmetics?
Salvianolic Acid B functions as: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory (primarily pharmaceutical/nutraceutical use; emerging cosmetic active). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121521-90-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Salvianolic Acid B?
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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