Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural lignan from *Taxus wallichiana*; Taxus species contain taxine alkaloids (highly toxic orally); purity of isolate is critical; no CIR or SCCS opinion available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taxiresinol safe in cosmetics?
Natural lignan from *Taxus wallichiana*; Taxus species contain taxine alkaloids (highly toxic orally); purity of isolate is critical; no CIR or SCCS opinion available The EU classifies Taxiresinol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Taxiresinol allowed in the EU?
Taxiresinol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Taxiresinol do in cosmetics?
Taxiresinol functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40951-69-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Taxiresinol?
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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