Is Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Also known as: Ceratonia siliqua extract, Carob essence
INCI: CERATONIA SILIQUA SEED EXTRACT
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract (CAS 84961-45-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; antioxidant; anti-aging. Inhibits tyrosinase and. 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 data.
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Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; anti-aging. Inhibits tyrosinase and collagenase; scavenges free radicals; stimulates intracellular glutathione; provides photoprotective activity (SPF 13-18 range in vitro). Derived from carob tree seeds (Fabaceae).
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
284-634-5
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually CIR-assessed; carob-derived materials have long history of safe use. ECHA registration dossier (EC 284-634-5) confirms no hazardous classification. Non-cytotoxic to normal human fibroblasts up to 200 µg/mL.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant
anti-aging
tyrosinase-inhibitor
collagenase-inhibitor
photoprotective
no-restrictions
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Ceratonia siliqua extract
Carob essence
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant; anti-aging. Inhibits tyrosinase and collagenase; scavenges free radicals; stimulates intracellular glutathione; provides photoprotective activity (SPF 13-18 range in vitro). Derived from carob tree seeds (Fabaceae).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-45-5.
Is Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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