Is Ginsenoside Rg6 safe in cosmetics?
Ginsenoside Rg6 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ginsenoside Rg6
INCI: GINSENOSIDE RG6
Ginsenoside Rg6 (CAS 147419-93-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (less-polar saponin formed during heat processing of ginseng). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (less-polar saponin formed during heat processing of ginseng)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[[(3S,5R,6S,8R,9R,10R,12R,13R,14R,17S)-3,12-dihydroxy-4,4,8,10,14-pentamethyl-17-(6-methylhepta-1,5-dien-2-yl)-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-6-yl]oxy]-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol
InChIKey
ZVTVWDXRNMHGNY-JOGTXEPTSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–740
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ginsenoside Rg6.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ginsenoside Rg6.
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginsenoside Rg6 allowed in the EU?
Ginsenoside Rg6 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ginsenoside Rg6 do in cosmetics?
Ginsenoside Rg6 functions as: Skin conditioning (less-polar saponin formed during heat processing of ginseng). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 147419-93-0.
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