Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
68990-74-9
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under FDCA general provisions; no monograph listing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Asteraceae cross-reactivity in sensitized individuals; potential for sesquiterpene lactone contact dermatitis; pesticide residue screening recommended for wild-harvested material

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Asteraceae cross-reactivity in sensitized individuals; potential for sesquiterpene lactone contact dermatitis; pesticide residue screening recommended for wild-harvested material The EU classifies Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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