Is Bamboo Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bamboo Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Antioxidant
Bamboo Extract
INCI: BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT
Bamboo Extract (CAS 91771-33-4) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR report available; no SCCS opinion. Safety assessment requires evaluation from primary literature.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bamboo Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bamboo Extract.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bamboo Extract allowed in the EU?
Bamboo Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bamboo Extract do in cosmetics?
Bamboo Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 91771-33-4.
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