Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder

INCI: URTICA DIOICA LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
84012-40-8 (plant source CAS)
Function
Abrasive (physical exfoliant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Particle size distribution must be specified to avoid excessive abrasion; potential for inhalation risk in powder-form products; microbiological quality of raw botanical powder must be verified

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Particle size distribution must be specified to avoid excessive abrasion; potential for inhalation risk in powder-form products; microbiological quality of raw botanical powder must be verified The EU classifies Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Urtica Dioica Leaf Powder functions as: Abrasive (physical exfoliant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-40-8 (plant source CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Urtica Dioica Leaf 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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