Is Kushenols / Kurarinone safe in cosmetics?
Kushenols / Kurarinone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Kushenols / Kurarinone
INCI: NO STANDARD SINGLE INCI NAME - THESE ARE PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS, NOT REGISTERED COSMETIC INGREDIENTS PER SE. THE SOURCE PLANT EXTRACT IS TYPICALLY LISTED AS SOPHORA FLAVESCENS ROOT EXTRACT IN INCI NOMENCLATURE
Kushenols / Kurarinone (CAS Kurarinone: 1049662-21-6; Kushenol K: 101236-49-1; Kushenol N: 102490-65-3; multiple other kushenols exist with distinct CAS numbers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergic, tyrosinase inhibition (melanin. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Kurarinone: 1049662-21-6; Kushenol K: 101236-49-1; Kushenol N: 102490-65-3; multiple other kushenols exist with distinct CAS numbers
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Function
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergic, tyrosinase inhibition (melanin suppression)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed as part of botanical extracts; no specific prohibition on Sophora flavescens root extract
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kushenols / Kurarinone allowed in the EU?
Kushenols / Kurarinone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kushenols / Kurarinone do in cosmetics?
Kushenols / Kurarinone functions as: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergic, tyrosinase inhibition (melanin suppression). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Kurarinone: 1049662-21-6; Kushenol K: 101236-49-1; Kushenol N: 102490-65-3; multiple other kushenols exist with distinct CAS numbers.
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