Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

INCI: ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
97404-53-0 (generic for all *Z. piperitum* derivatives)
Function
Skin conditioning, antibacterial/natural preservative (component of EURO-NApre system), antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; FEMA GRAS (No. 4754) for food use; CIR assessed as safe (Sept 2023)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains fragrant components (limonene, citronellol) that may irritate sensitive skin ; heavy metal and pesticide residue monitoring required ; used in 5 baby products (concentration not disclosed)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains fragrant components (limonene, citronellol) that may irritate sensitive skin ; heavy metal and pesticide residue monitoring required ; used in 5 baby products (concentration not disclosed) The EU classifies Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antibacterial/natural preservative (component of EURO-NApre system), antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97404-53-0 (generic for all *Z. piperitum* derivatives).

What is the Margin of Safety for Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit 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.

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