Is Rheum Palmatum Root safe in cosmetics?
Rheum Palmatum Root has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Rheum Palmatum Root
INCI: RHEUM PALMATUM ROOT
Rheum Palmatum Root (CAS 90106-27-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; TSCA-exempt as cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rheum Palmatum Root.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Rheum Palmatum Root.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Astringent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rheum Palmatum Root allowed in the EU?
Rheum Palmatum Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rheum Palmatum Root do in cosmetics?
Rheum Palmatum Root functions as: Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90106-27-7.
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