Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract

INCI: URTICA DIOICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-40-8
Function
Antidandruff, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions; widely used in OTC and cosmetic products

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Solvent residue if extracted with non-aqueous solvents; sourcing quality matters for heavy metals; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract safe in cosmetics?

Solvent residue if extracted with non-aqueous solvents; sourcing quality matters for heavy metals; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals The EU classifies Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract do in cosmetics?

Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract functions as: Antidandruff, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-40-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Urtica Dioica (Nettle) 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.

📱

Is Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract in your formulation.