Is Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
INCI: CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract (CAS 223749-52-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, moisturising, skin protecting, smoothing, UV absorber, UV. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, moisturising, skin protecting, smoothing, UV absorber, UV filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, moisturising, skin protecting, smoothing, UV absorber, UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-52-8.
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