Is Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract
INCI: ARECA CATECHU SEED/EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS STEM EXTRACT
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract (CAS Combination extract — individual CAS: Areca catechu seed extract 89957-52-8; Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) stem has separate CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Combination extract — individual CAS: Areca catechu seed extract 89957-52-8; Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) stem has separate CAS
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; no CIR review of this specific combination
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Seed/Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Combination extract — individual CAS: Areca catechu seed extract 89957-52-8; Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) stem has separate CAS.
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