Cosmetic Ingredient

Prunus africana extract

Also known as: Pygeum africanum, EINECS 304-841-7, African prune, Pygeum, African cherry

CAS 94279-95-5

Prunus africana extract (CAS 94279-95-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 8 fields
Name
Prunus africana extract
CAS Number
94279-95-5
DTXSID
DTXSID801018806
Synonyms
Pygeum africanumEINECS 304-841-7African prunePygeumAfrican cherry

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Prunus africana extract?

Prunus africana extract appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Prunus africana extract used in cosmetics?

Yes, Prunus africana extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Prunus Africana Bark Extract. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Prunus africana extract come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Prunus africana extract used outside industrial chemicals?

Prunus africana extract also appears in cosmetics databases.