Viscum Album (Mistletoe)

INCI: VISCUM ALBUM (PARENTHETICAL "MISTLETOE" IS USED IN US NAMING CONVENTIONS PER PCPC)

CAS Number
84929-55-5
Function
Soothing, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; the "(Mistletoe)" parenthetical is specifically a US PCPC labeling convention for botanical common names

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same as \#6 โ€” this is the same material with US naming convention applied. Viscotoxin and lectin content must be controlled

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viscum Album (Mistletoe) safe in cosmetics?

Same as \#6 โ€” this is the same material with US naming convention applied. Viscotoxin and lectin content must be controlled The EU classifies Viscum Album (Mistletoe) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Viscum Album (Mistletoe) allowed in the EU?

Viscum Album (Mistletoe) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Viscum Album (Mistletoe) do in cosmetics?

Viscum Album (Mistletoe) functions as: Soothing, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-55-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Viscum Album (Mistletoe)?

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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