Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract
INCI: SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS ROOT EXTRACT (ALSO: SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains sanguinarine, a toxic alkaloid linked to tissue necrosis (black salve ingredient). Banned in food supplements in several EU jurisdictions. Canada Hotlist restricted. High caution for leave-on products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains sanguinarine, a toxic alkaloid linked to tissue necrosis (black salve ingredient). Banned in food supplements in several EU jurisdictions. Canada Hotlist restricted. High caution for leave-on products. The EU classifies Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Sanguinaria Canadensis Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; the rhizome/root variant also: cleansing, refreshing, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-48-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sanguinaria Canadensis 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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