Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder

INCI: SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (powdered root)
Function
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Highest saponin load among the *S. officinalis* entries; toxic and sensitizing effects explicitly noted; inhalation hazard in powder form; use not recommended by some references

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

Highest saponin load among the *S. officinalis* entries; toxic and sensitizing effects explicitly noted; inhalation hazard in powder form; use not recommended by some references The EU classifies Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder allowed in the EU?

Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder functions as: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (powdered root).

What is the Margin of Safety for Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder?

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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