Is Ephedra Sinica Water safe in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Water has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ephedra Sinica Water
INCI: EPHEDRA SINICA WATER
Ephedra Sinica Water (CAS Not assigned (hydrodistillate/aqueous extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning / tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning / tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Same regulatory risk as other Ephedra sinica derivatives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ephedra Sinica Water.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephedra Sinica Water allowed in the EU?
Ephedra Sinica Water EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ephedra Sinica Water do in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Water functions as: Skin conditioning / tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (hydrodistillate/aqueous extract).
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