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CHLOROPHORA TINCTORIA WOOD EXTRACT

CAS 85408-56-6 Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Fustic wood extract — a yellow natural dye from Chlorophora tinctoria. Some suppliers explicitly warn against direct cosmetic use, and wood-dust handling raises safety questions.

Function

ABRASIVEANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Source of yellow morin pigment
  • Antioxidant flavonoid content
  • Used as natural colorant

Known concerns

  • Suppliers explicitly warn against direct skin/hair use of raw fustic
  • Wood-dust hazard in raw material
  • Sensitization risk on extended skin contact
  • Thin cosmetic-specific safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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