Is Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) safe in cosmetics?
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica)
INCI: PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA EXTRACT
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) (CAS 90028-28-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, anti-aging, antioxidant, lightening/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 industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, anti-aging, antioxidant, lightening/whitening agent, soothing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
289-817-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no FDA restriction; widely used in brightening formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica).
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica).
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) allowed in the EU?
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) do in cosmetics?
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-aging, antioxidant, lightening/whitening agent, soothing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-28-7.
Is Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) used outside cosmetics?
Emblica Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica) 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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