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XANTHORRHIZOL

CAS 30199-26-9
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Xanthorrhizol is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Xanthorrhizol is a sesquiterpene phenol from Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Java turmeric) with H360 classification (may damage fertility or the unborn child). It also carries H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), and H335 (respiratory irritation). The EU SCCS has flagged reproductive toxicity concerns for several naturally occurring sesquiterpenes, placing xanthorrhizol in the moderate-risk category.

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Anti-inflammatory activity

Known concerns

  • Reproductive toxicity (H360)
  • Skin irritation (H315)
  • Eye irritation (H319)
  • Respiratory irritation (H335)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.