Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder

INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
68990-74-9 (shared parent CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical exfoliant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Particle size control critical โ€” inhalation risk in powder-form products (loose powders, masks); potential mechanical irritation from coarse particles; microbial load testing essential for dried botanical powders

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

Particle size control critical โ€” inhalation risk in powder-form products (loose powders, masks); potential mechanical irritation from coarse particles; microbial load testing essential for dried botanical powders The EU classifies Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical exfoliant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9 (shared parent CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Taraxacum Officinale Root Powder?

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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