Is Timosaponin A3 (A-III) safe in cosmetics?
Timosaponin A3 (A-III) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Timosaponin A3 (A-III)
INCI: NOT ASSIGNED A FORMAL INCI NAME — TYPICALLY LISTED AS ANEMARRHENA ASPHODELOIDES ROOT EXTRACT (WHEN USED AS BOTANICAL SOURCE)
Timosaponin A3 (A-III) (CAS 41059-79-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-wrinkle agent, MMP-1 inhibitor, photoprotective, skin conditioning. 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 data.
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Function
Anti-wrinkle agent, MMP-1 inhibitor, photoprotective, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[(1R,2S,4S,5'S,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13S,16S,18R)-5',7,9,13-tetramethylspiro[5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosane-6,2'-oxane]-16-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
InChIKey
MMTWXUQMLQGAPC-YXOKLLKRSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction; permitted under general cosmetic provisions; no CIR review as isolated compound
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Timosaponin A3 (A-III).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Timosaponin A3 (A-III).
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timosaponin A3 (A-III) allowed in the EU?
Timosaponin A3 (A-III) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Timosaponin A3 (A-III) do in cosmetics?
Timosaponin A3 (A-III) functions as: Anti-wrinkle agent, MMP-1 inhibitor, photoprotective, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41059-79-4.
Is Timosaponin A3 (A-III) used outside cosmetics?
Timosaponin A3 (A-III) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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