Is Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
Also known as: Guaiac gum extract, Extract of guaiac, EINECS 283-494-2, Guaiacum officinalis extract
INCI: GUAIACUM OFFICINALE WOOD EXTRACT
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract (CAS 84650-13-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — guaiac-related materials listed under FEMA 2531 / 21 CFR 172.510 as food flavoring
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Guaiac gum extract
Extract of guaiac
EINECS 283-494-2
Guaiacum officinalis extract
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract allowed in the EU?
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract do in cosmetics?
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-13-5.
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