Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract

INCI: SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84787-72-4 [^1_4]
Function
Skin Conditioning, Tonic [^1_9]
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Safrole banned per 21 CFR 189.180; safrole-free versions only [^1_8]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Higher risk than bark-only extract due to root inclusion; even "safrole-free" preparations may retain other harmful constituents; authorities recommend prohibition [^1_6]

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Higher risk than bark-only extract due to root inclusion; even "safrole-free" preparations may retain other harmful constituents; authorities recommend prohibition [^1_6] The EU classifies Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Tonic [^1_9]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84787-72-4 [^1_4].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sassafras Officinale Bark/Root 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.

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