Is Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract
INCI: SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract (CAS 84775-97-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, surfactant/cleansing (natural saponin source). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, surfactant/cleansing (natural saponin source)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. No specific CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Cleaning agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant/cleansing (natural saponin source). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-97-3.
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