Is Piper Methysticum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Piper Methysticum Root Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
Also known as: Extract of kawa, EINECS 283-648-9, Pepper (Piper), P. methysticum, ext., kava kava extract, kawa kawa extract
INCI: PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT EXTRACT
Piper Methysticum Root Extract (CAS 84696-40-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (2009) concluded insufficient data to support safety. FDA Consumer Advisory (2002) warned of liver injury risk. Only 3 formulations in VCRP.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Piper Methysticum Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Piper Methysticum Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
BANNED_SOME_MARKETS
CONTROVERSIAL
Known Synonyms
Extract of kawa
EINECS 283-648-9
Pepper (Piper), P. methysticum, ext.
kava kava extract
kawa kawa extract
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piper Methysticum Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Piper Methysticum Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Piper Methysticum Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Piper Methysticum Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-40-2.
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