Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root

INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE ROOT / TARAXACUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
68990-74-9
Function
Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; permitted cosmetic ingredient; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Asteraceae cross-reactivity in Compositae-allergic individuals; latex-containing sap may cause contact dermatitis in raw form

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root safe in cosmetics?

Asteraceae cross-reactivity in Compositae-allergic individuals; latex-containing sap may cause contact dermatitis in raw form The EU classifies Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root allowed in the EU?

Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root do in cosmetics?

Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root functions as: Skin Conditioning, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root?

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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