Is Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Also known as: EINECS 273-620-4, Quillaja saponaria pollen
INCI: QUILLAJA SAPONARIA WOOD EXTRACT
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract (CAS 68990-67-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; also used as cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming agent. NOAEL 1500 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning; also used as cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming agent (saponin-rich)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction; generally recognized as a botanical extract
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract.
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 1175 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS DB |
| NOAEL | 1180 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS DB |
| NOAEL | 2200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS DB |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE; GROUP
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Foamant
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
1175 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
2200 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS DB
Known Synonyms
EINECS 273-620-4
Quillaja saponaria pollen
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Quillaia extract
E Number
E999
ADI
5 mg/kg bw
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract allowed in the EU?
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract do in cosmetics?
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; also used as cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming agent (saponin-rich). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-67-0.
What is the NOAEL for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract is 1175 mg/kg bw/day based on a Carcinogenicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS DB.
Is Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract used outside cosmetics?
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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