Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
INCI: TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED EXTRACT
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract (CAS 84625-40-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-415-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; fenugreek seed is GRAS for food and permitted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-40-1.
Is Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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