Is Inula Helenium Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Inula Helenium Root Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Inula Helenium Root Extract
INCI: INULA HELENIUM ROOT EXTRACT
Inula Helenium Root Extract (CAS 84012-20-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Fragrance
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Alanroot oil from Inula helenium is banned in EU cosmetics; root extracts used for non-fragrance purposes face scrutiny due to constituent allergens.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Inula Helenium Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Inula Helenium Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
eu-banned
contact-allergen
sensitizer
avoid
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inula Helenium Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Inula Helenium Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Inula Helenium Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Inula Helenium Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-20-4.
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