Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
INCI: VALERIANA OFFICINALIS RHIZOME EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 18600 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 18600 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
None significant at cosmetic-use concentrations; well-established safety profile within the *V. officinalis* family
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract safe in cosmetics?
None significant at cosmetic-use concentrations; well-established safety profile within the *V. officinalis* family The EU classifies Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract allowed in the EU?
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract do in cosmetics?
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8057-49-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome 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.
What is the NOAEL for Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract is 18600 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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