Symphytum Officinale Root Extract

INCI: SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-05-9
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in topical cosmetics; no explicit ban but FDA awareness of PA risks

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🔴 CRITICAL: Identical concerns to rhizome/root extract (\#4). Root contains highest PA levels. EMA restricts duration of topical use. Mandatory PA testing with LOD ≤8 μg/kg

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Symphytum Officinale Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

🔴 CRITICAL: Identical concerns to rhizome/root extract (\#4). Root contains highest PA levels. EMA restricts duration of topical use. Mandatory PA testing with LOD ≤8 μg/kg The EU classifies Symphytum Officinale Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Symphytum Officinale Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Symphytum Officinale Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Symphytum Officinale Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Symphytum Officinale Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-05-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Symphytum Officinale 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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