Is Saccharum Officinarum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Saccharum Officinarum Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Also known as: extract of the sugar cane, EINECS 294-424-5, Sugarcane, ext.
INCI: SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGARCANE) EXTRACT
Saccharum Officinarum Extract (CAS 91722-22-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Humectant (contains glycolic acid/AHAs naturally). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Humectant (contains glycolic acid/AHAs naturally)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; AHA-containing products subject to FDA labeling guidance
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Saccharum Officinarum Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Saccharum Officinarum Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
extract of the sugar cane
EINECS 294-424-5
Sugarcane, ext.
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saccharum Officinarum Extract allowed in the EU?
Saccharum Officinarum Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Saccharum Officinarum Extract do in cosmetics?
Saccharum Officinarum Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Humectant (contains glycolic acid/AHAs naturally). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91722-22-4.
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