Is Camellia Sinensis Catechins safe in cosmetics?
Camellia Sinensis Catechins has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Camellia Sinensis Catechins
INCI: CAMELLIA SINENSIS CATECHINS
Camellia Sinensis Catechins (CAS Not individually assigned to the mixture; parent CAS 84650-60-2; EGCG individually: 989-51-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
CAS Number
Not individually assigned to the mixture; parent CAS 84650-60-2; EGCG individually: 989-51-5
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Favorable by dietary comparison — Oral tea consumption delivers far greater systemic exposure than cosmetic use. CIR used this as basis for systemic safety. Formal SCCS-style MoS not published; calculate per product for CPSR.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Camellia Sinensis Catechins.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Camellia Sinensis Catechins.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camellia Sinensis Catechins allowed in the EU?
Camellia Sinensis Catechins EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Camellia Sinensis Catechins do in cosmetics?
Camellia Sinensis Catechins functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned to the mixture; parent CAS 84650-60-2; EGCG individually: 989-51-5.
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