Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Abrus precatorius root
CAS 90320-07-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Abrus precatorius root in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Abrus precatorius meristem cell culture extract”.
Also known as Abrus precatorius meristem cell culture extract · Abrus precatorius root extract · Abrus precatorius, ext. · Abrus abrus root · Abrus cyaneus root · Abrus maculatus root
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Abrus minor root · Abrus pauciflorus root · Abrus squamulosus root · Abrus tunguensis root · Glycine abrus root
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Abrus Precatorius Meristem Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the meristem cells of Abrus precatorius, Fabaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Abrus precatorius root appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Abrus precatorius root. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Abrus precatorius root yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Abrus precatorius root in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningHair conditioningConditioner