Is Arctium Lappa Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arctium Lappa Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Also known as: Extract of lappa, Great burdock extract, EC number: 281-658-8
INCI: ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT
Arctium Lappa Root Extract (CAS 84012-13-5) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, anti-dandruff
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction; no CIR monograph for root extract (seed oil reviewed separately, 2011); MoCRA product listing applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arctium Lappa Root Extract.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Arctium Lappa Root Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "cross_reactivity_group": "compositae-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arctium Lappa Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
data-gap
no-cir-review
asteraceae-cross-reactivity
sensitizer-suspected
Known Synonyms
Extract of lappa
Great burdock extract
EC number: 281-658-8
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Astringent
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe
Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care - body oil
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
14
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arctium Lappa Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Arctium Lappa Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arctium Lappa Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Arctium Lappa Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioning, anti-dandruff. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-13-5.
Is Arctium Lappa Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Arctium Lappa Root Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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