Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract

INCI: SAROTHAMNUS SCOPARIUS EXTRACT (SYN. CYTISUS SCOPARIUS) [^1_6]

CAS Number
84696-48-0 [^1_6]
Function
Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; free radical scavenging [^1_6][^1_7]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; no CIR monograph identified; used in cosmetic formulations without FDA objection [^1_8]

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Contains toxic alkaloids (sparteine, cytisine) โ€” Scotch Broom is classified as potentially toxic plant; ensure alkaloid content is controlled/specified in CoA; not recommended for leave-on products at high concentrations without alkaloid quantification [^1_6][^1_7]

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains toxic alkaloids (sparteine, cytisine) โ€” Scotch Broom is classified as potentially toxic plant; ensure alkaloid content is controlled/specified in CoA; not recommended for leave-on products at high concentrations without alkaloid quantification [^1_6][^1_7] The EU classifies Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract allowed in the EU?

Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract do in cosmetics?

Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract functions as: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; free radical scavenging [^1_6][^1_7]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-48-0 [^1_6].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract?

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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract in your formulation.