Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract

INCI: SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (whole-plant extract; root extract CAS is 94279-99-9)
Function
Antimicrobial agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR conclusion: Insufficient data to determine safety under intended conditions of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

โš  CIR rated as INSUFFICIENT DATA. Positive genotoxicity results in bacterial assays (aqueous extract positive in TA100 with metabolic activation; methanol extract positive in rec-assay) . Potential adulterant: Teucrium chamaedrys (hepatotoxic) has been reported in Scutellaria preparations .

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract safe in cosmetics?

โš  CIR rated as INSUFFICIENT DATA. Positive genotoxicity results in bacterial assays (aqueous extract positive in TA100 with metabolic activation; methanol extract positive in rec-assay) . Potential adulterant: Teucrium chamaedrys (hepatotoxic) has been reported in Scutellaria preparations . The EU classifies Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract do in cosmetics?

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract functions as: Antimicrobial agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (whole-plant extract; root extract CAS is 94279-99-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Scutellaria Baicalensis 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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