Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: TAGETES PATULA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
91722-29-1 (Tagetes patula)
Function
Skin conditioning, skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no monograph)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BANNED IN EU. Severe phototoxicity (Phototoxic Index >62.5). Contains α-terthienyl. Do NOT use in any cosmetic formulation intended for EU market

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

BANNED IN EU. Severe phototoxicity (Phototoxic Index >62.5). Contains α-terthienyl. Do NOT use in any cosmetic formulation intended for EU market The EU classifies Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91722-29-1 (Tagetes patula).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Patula Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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