Is Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Also known as: Paullinia cupana, EINECS 284-512-1, Paullinia cupana, extract, Guarana, Guarana Seed Powder
INCI: PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract (CAS 84929-28-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-ethyl-4-methyldec-4-en-1-ol
InChIKey
YIWSEADNAOJQQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS (caffeine component); safe at 0.5–3%; may cause dryness at high concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
caffeine
antioxidant
tonic
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Paullinia cupana
EINECS 284-512-1
Paullinia cupana, extract
Guarana
Guarana Seed Powder
Chemical Function
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-28-2.
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