Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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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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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