Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract

INCI: SCHINOPSIS QUEBRACHO-COLORADO WOOD EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (botanical extract; related tannin CAS: 1401-55-4 for quebracho tannins)
Function
Astringent, skin conditioning (extremely high condensed tannin content — proanthocyanidins)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quebracho tannin is well-characterized industrially but limited cosmetic-specific safety data; potential for skin drying/irritation at higher concentrations due to strong astringency; CITES considerations for sourcing — *Schinopsis* species may have harvest restrictions in certain regions

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?

Quebracho tannin is well-characterized industrially but limited cosmetic-specific safety data; potential for skin drying/irritation at higher concentrations due to strong astringency; CITES considerations for sourcing — *Schinopsis* species may have harvest restrictions in certain regions The EU classifies Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract allowed in the EU?

Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract do in cosmetics?

Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood Extract functions as: Astringent, skin conditioning (extremely high condensed tannin content — proanthocyanidins). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract; related tannin CAS: 1401-55-4 for quebracho tannins).

What is the Margin of Safety for Schinopsis Quebracho-Colorado Wood 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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