Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Taraxacum Officinale Extract

INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT

CAS Number
68990-74-9
Function
Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; GRAS for food applications; FEMA 2357

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Taraxacum Officinale Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; ESSCA; NACDG

Expert Verdict

Asteraceae/Compositae family cross-reactivity; patch test recommended for first use; sustainable and vegan-compatible

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taraxacum Officinale Extract safe in cosmetics?

Asteraceae/Compositae family cross-reactivity; patch test recommended for first use; sustainable and vegan-compatible The EU classifies Taraxacum Officinale Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Taraxacum Officinale Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Taraxacum Officinale Extract do in cosmetics?

Taraxacum Officinale Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, 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 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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