Is Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Also known as: DANDELION EXTRACT, Taraxacum officinale ext., Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (CAS 68990-74-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under FDCA general provisions; no monograph listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
DANDELION EXTRACT
Taraxacum officinale ext.
Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
No specific technical function
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Taraxacum Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9.
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