Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder

INCI: UNCARIA TOMENTOSA BARK POWDER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Abrasive, skin conditioning (physical exfoliant/bulking agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Particle size distribution should be controlled (inhalation risk in powder products). Not suitable for use near eyes without size validation. Same alkaloid content as bark extract but bioavailability is minimal in powder form

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?

Particle size distribution should be controlled (inhalation risk in powder products). Not suitable for use near eyes without size validation. Same alkaloid content as bark extract but bioavailability is minimal in powder form The EU classifies Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder allowed in the EU?

Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder do in cosmetics?

Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Powder functions as: Abrasive, skin conditioning (physical exfoliant/bulking agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Uncaria Tomentosa Bark 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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