Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract

INCI: TUSSILAGO FARFARA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84625-50-3 (shared with flower extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Higher PA risk than flower-only extract โ€” leaf PA content varies widely (0.06โ€“1.04 ฮผg/g); requires batch-specific PA testing; combined flower/leaf sourcing increases variability; same BfR/EMA/Health Canada guidance applies

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Higher PA risk than flower-only extract โ€” leaf PA content varies widely (0.06โ€“1.04 ฮผg/g); requires batch-specific PA testing; combined flower/leaf sourcing increases variability; same BfR/EMA/Health Canada guidance applies The EU classifies Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-50-3 (shared with flower extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tussilago Farfara Flower/Leaf 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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