Is Voacanga Africana Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Voacanga Africana Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Voacanga Africana Seed Extract
INCI: VOACANGA AFRICANA SEED EXTRACT
Voacanga Africana Seed Extract (CAS 91770-89-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted for cosmetic use. However, seeds contain voacangine and ibogaine-related alkaloids — ensure cosmetic-grade processing eliminates controlled substance concerns
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Voacanga Africana Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Voacanga Africana Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Voacanga Africana Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Voacanga Africana Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Voacanga Africana Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Voacanga Africana Seed Extract functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-89-7.
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