Is Echinacin safe in cosmetics?
Echinacin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Echinacin
INCI: ECHINACIN
Echinacin (CAS Not widely assigned in cosmetic databases; parent alkamide (dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10E/Z-tetraenoic acid isobutylamide) may reference CAS 54954-71-1 — verify with supplier) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (isolated alkamide from Echinacea purpurea). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely assigned in cosmetic databases; parent alkamide (dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10E/Z-tetraenoic acid isobutylamide) may reference CAS 54954-71-1 — verify with supplier
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Function
Skin conditioning (isolated alkamide from Echinacea purpurea)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Echinacin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Echinacin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echinacin allowed in the EU?
Echinacin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Echinacin do in cosmetics?
Echinacin functions as: Skin conditioning (isolated alkamide from Echinacea purpurea). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned in cosmetic databases; parent alkamide (dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10E/Z-tetraenoic acid isobutylamide) may reference CAS 54954-71-1 — verify with supplier.
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