Is Dandelion Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Dandelion Root Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dandelion Root Extract
Also known as: DANDELION EXTRACT, Taraxacum officinale ext., Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Dandelion Root Extract (CAS 68990-74-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Moisturizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Moisturizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions; used as botanical active
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dandelion Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dandelion Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant
plant-derived
moisturizing
brightening
asteraceae
Known Synonyms
DANDELION EXTRACT
Taraxacum officinale ext.
Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
No specific technical function
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Dandelion extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandelion Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Dandelion Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dandelion Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Dandelion Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9.
Is Dandelion Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Dandelion Root Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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