Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract)
Also known as: Camellia sinensis extract, Camellia thea extract
INCI: GREEN TEA EXTRACT (CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT)
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) (CAS 84650-60-2) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. Reported NOAEL =100 mg/kg/d (CIR_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract).
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Toxicological Studies
8 study endpoints found for Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
Endpoint
Value
Route
Species
Study Type
Source
NOAEL
=100 mg/kg/d
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=100 mg/kg/d
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=100 mg/kg/d
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=100 mg/kg/d
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=200 mg/kg body weight
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=200 mg/kg body weight
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=200 mg/kg body weight
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=200 mg/kg body weight
oral
-
oral toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
AntioxidantAstringentBiocideBleaching agentDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectantPharmaceuticalSoftener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal CareEU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract).
Public NOAEL study rows linked to Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
8
Lowest NOAEL
100
Highest NOAEL
200
Units vary across source rows: mg/kg body weight, mg/kg/d
CIR_vision_codex
Known Synonyms
Camellia sinensis extractCamellia thea extract
Chemical Function
HumectantSoftener and conditionerBiocideUV stabilizerAntioxidantAstringentDeodorizer
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal carechildren; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpasteEurope; Personal careEurope; Personal careEurope; Personal carefood_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status:listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCEChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERSDB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Is Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 8 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) allowed in the EU?
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) do in cosmetics?
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 84650-60-2.
What is the NOAEL for Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) is =100 mg/kg/d based on a oral toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 8 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR_vision_codex.
Is Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) used outside cosmetics?
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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