Is Tribulus terrestris Extract safe in cosmetics?
Tribulus terrestris Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tribulus terrestris Extract
INCI: TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT
Tribulus terrestris Extract (CAS 90131-68-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as 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
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid;2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
InChIKey
MUKYLHIZBOASDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; also marketed as dietary supplement
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tribulus terrestris Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tribulus terrestris Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tribulus terrestris Extract allowed in the EU?
Tribulus terrestris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tribulus terrestris Extract do in cosmetics?
Tribulus terrestris Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90131-68-3.
Is Tribulus terrestris Extract used outside cosmetics?
Tribulus terrestris Extract 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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