Urtica Dioica

INCI: URTICA DIOICA

CAS Number
84012-40-8
Function
Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; GRAS history as botanical; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Raw plant contains formic acid and histamine in stinging hairs โ€” must be adequately processed; potential for pesticide/heavy metal contamination in wild-harvested material

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urtica Dioica safe in cosmetics?

Raw plant contains formic acid and histamine in stinging hairs โ€” must be adequately processed; potential for pesticide/heavy metal contamination in wild-harvested material The EU classifies Urtica Dioica as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Urtica Dioica allowed in the EU?

Urtica Dioica EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Urtica Dioica do in cosmetics?

Urtica Dioica functions as: Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-40-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Urtica Dioica?

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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