Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract

INCI: TERMINALIA CHEBULA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90131-48-9
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general FDCA cosmetic provisions; growing market presence (True Botanicals, etc.)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains chebulic acid (potent antioxidant) โ€” stability-sensitive, protect from oxidation; shares CAS with bark extract โ€” ensure accurate plant-part INCI declaration ; gallic acid content may interact with iron-containing ingredients causing discoloration

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains chebulic acid (potent antioxidant) โ€” stability-sensitive, protect from oxidation; shares CAS with bark extract โ€” ensure accurate plant-part INCI declaration ; gallic acid content may interact with iron-containing ingredients causing discoloration The EU classifies Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90131-48-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Terminalia Chebula Fruit 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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