Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major phototoxicity concern due to alpha-terthienyl content; crude flower extract carries significant risk for leave-on sun-exposed products. Purified lutein fractions may have reduced concern. IFRA restricts Tagetes oils to ≤0.01% in skin-exposed applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Major phototoxicity concern due to alpha-terthienyl content; crude flower extract carries significant risk for leave-on sun-exposed products. Purified lutein fractions may have reduced concern. IFRA restricts Tagetes oils to ≤0.01% in skin-exposed applications. The EU classifies Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance, colorant (lutein source). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90131-43-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Erecta Flower 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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