Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract

INCI: SAPINDUS SAPONARIA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Antioxidant, Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-reviewed; permitted under general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Americas-native species (wingleaf soapberry); the best-characterized Sapindus species for surfactant function after S. mukorossi; COSMILE notes that surfactant combinations are needed to achieve both good cleansing and good skin tolerance ; standalone use at high concentrations may compromise barrier function

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Americas-native species (wingleaf soapberry); the best-characterized Sapindus species for surfactant function after S. mukorossi; COSMILE notes that surfactant combinations are needed to achieve both good cleansing and good skin tolerance ; standalone use at high concentrations may compromise barrier function The EU classifies Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Sapindus Saponaria Fruit Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sapindus Saponaria Fruit 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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