Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
INCI: XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ CRITICAL: Xanthium strumarium is classified as a toxic plant — fruit/seeds contain carboxyatractyloside, a potent hepatotoxin and nephrotoxin causing liver failure in livestock and humans. Cosmetic-grade extract MUST be analytically verified for absence of atractylosides. Compositae allergy cross-reactivity. Limited formal cosmetic safety data. Recommend full toxicological dossier before formulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
⚠ CRITICAL: Xanthium strumarium is classified as a toxic plant — fruit/seeds contain carboxyatractyloside, a potent hepatotoxin and nephrotoxin causing liver failure in livestock and humans. Cosmetic-grade extract MUST be analytically verified for absence of atractylosides. Compositae allergy cross-reactivity. Limited formal cosmetic safety data. Recommend full toxicological dossier before formulation. The EU classifies Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90147-46-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract?
not established 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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