Sechium Edule Fruit Extract

INCI: SECHIUM EDULE FRUIT EXTRACT [^1_15]

CAS Number
223748-59-2 [^1_13][^1_14]
Function
Skin conditioning [^1_13][^1_16]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; chayote is a food-grade botanical

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data; Gattefossé markets it as Solastemis™ with proprietary data [^1_18]; generally well-tolerated

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sechium Edule Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data; Gattefossé markets it as Solastemis™ with proprietary data [^1_18]; generally well-tolerated The EU classifies Sechium Edule Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sechium Edule Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Sechium Edule Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sechium Edule Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Sechium Edule Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning [^1_13][^1_16]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-59-2 [^1_13][^1_14].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sechium Edule Fruit 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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