Is Saponins safe in cosmetics?
Saponins has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Saponins
INCI: SAPONINS
Saponins (CAS 8047-15-2 (generic saponins); also referenced as CID 6540709) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
CAS Number
8047-15-2 (generic saponins); also referenced as CID 6540709
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Function
Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food applications; permitted in cosmetics with no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Saponins.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
microbiome_impact
{"microbiome_effect": "mixed", "prebiotic": "yes", "probiotic_compatible": "limited", "antimicrobial_spectrum": "narrow", "preservative_effect_on_microbiome": "Plant-based biosurfactant; mild antimicrobial; biodegradable", "skin_flora_disruption": "mild", "gut_microbiome_risk": "low", "microbiome_recovery_time": "3-7 days", "selective_antimicrobial": "partial", "beneficial_bacteria_support": "S. e…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Saponins.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Saponins by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
12
Lowest NOAEL
400 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1500 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saponins allowed in the EU?
Saponins EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Saponins do in cosmetics?
Saponins functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8047-15-2 (generic saponins); also referenced as CID 6540709.
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