Is Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Also known as: Cimicfuga racemosa extract, Cimicifuga racemosa, EINECS 283-951-6, Bugbane, black, Actaea racemosa (+2 more)
INCI: CIMICIFUGA RACIMOSA ROOT EXTRACT
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract (CAS 84776-26-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, skin whitening agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, skin whitening agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; widely used in dietary supplements (Black Cohosh)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cimicifuga Racemosa Root 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 Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Known Synonyms
Cimicfuga racemosa extract
Cimicifuga racemosa
EINECS 283-951-6
Bugbane, black
Actaea racemosa
Cohosh, Black
Remifemin
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
138
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, skin whitening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-26-1.
Is Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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