Sambucus Nigra Flower

INCI: SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER

CAS Number
No CAS assigned (CosIng lists as "0")
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Elderflower GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20 for food; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

As a raw botanical (not an extract), microbial contamination risk is higher โ€” ensure compliance with microbiological limits (EU: โ‰ค100 CFU/g for face products). May contain pollen residues โ€” potential concern for pollen-allergic individuals

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sambucus Nigra Flower safe in cosmetics?

As a raw botanical (not an extract), microbial contamination risk is higher โ€” ensure compliance with microbiological limits (EU: โ‰ค100 CFU/g for face products). May contain pollen residues โ€” potential concern for pollen-allergic individuals The EU classifies Sambucus Nigra Flower as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sambucus Nigra Flower allowed in the EU?

Sambucus Nigra Flower EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sambucus Nigra Flower do in cosmetics?

Sambucus Nigra Flower functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS assigned (CosIng lists as "0").

What is the Margin of Safety for Sambucus Nigra Flower?

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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