Is Phytolacca Decandra Extract safe in cosmetics?
Phytolacca Decandra Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytolacca Decandra Extract
INCI: PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA EXTRACT
Phytolacca Decandra Extract (CAS 85085-78-7 (reported)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Pharmacologically active plant extract containing pokeweed mitogen,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Pharmacologically active plant extract containing pokeweed mitogen, phytolaccosides, and pokeweed antiviral protein with cytotoxic and immunostimulatory properties
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic ban; used in homeopathy but toxicity is well-documented
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytolacca Decandra Extract allowed in the EU?
Phytolacca Decandra Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytolacca Decandra Extract do in cosmetics?
Phytolacca Decandra Extract functions as: Pharmacologically active plant extract containing pokeweed mitogen, phytolaccosides, and pokeweed antiviral protein with cytotoxic and immunostimulatory properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-78-7 (reported).
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