Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Also known as: Butcherbroom extract, Rusco extract, EINECS 281-682-9
INCI: RUSCUS ACULEATUS ROOT EXTRACT
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract (CAS 84012-38-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing, Light. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Function
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing, Light Stabilising
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR 2023 Final Safety Assessment concluded safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Known Synonyms
Butcherbroom extract
Rusco extract
EINECS 281-682-9
Chemical Function
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
22
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract functions as: Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing, Light Stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-38-4.
Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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