Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract

INCI: URGINEA MARITIMA TUBER EXTRACT

CAS Number
84650-62-4
Function
Historically used as botanical extract (Drimia maritima / sea squill)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically listed as prohibited by FDA, but contains cardiac glycosides (scillaren A/B) — considered toxic; not commercially used in US cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Banned in EU cosmetics. Contains cardiotoxic bufadienolides (scillaren A, scillaren B); historically used as rat poison; Canada also lists it as prohibited ; severe irritant; no safe use level established for cosmetics

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract safe in cosmetics?

Banned in EU cosmetics. Contains cardiotoxic bufadienolides (scillaren A, scillaren B); historically used as rat poison; Canada also lists it as prohibited ; severe irritant; no safe use level established for cosmetics The EU classifies Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract allowed in the EU?

Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract do in cosmetics?

Urginea Maritima Tuber Extract functions as: Historically used as botanical extract (Drimia maritima / sea squill). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-62-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Urginea Maritima Tuber 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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