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
Smilax china root extract
CAS 90131-09-2
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Smilax china root extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Smilax china bark extract”.
Also known as Smilax china bark extract · Smilax china extract · Smilax china fruit extract · Smilax china root · Poria cocos · Smilacis chinae rhizoma
Show all 16 names
Smilax china rhizome · Smilax china, ext. · Ba qia · Baqia · China root · Chinaroot greenbrier rhizome · Chinese greenbrier root · Chinese smilax root · Chopachini root · Smilacis china rhizoma
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, an antioxidant and an emollient. Smilax China Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Smilax china L., Smilacaceae.
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Anti-seborrheic
- Astringent
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Smilax china root extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive4 entries
- Smilax China Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Smilax china L., SmilacaceaeSource →
- Smilax China Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Smilax china L., SmilacaceaeSource →
- Smilax China Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Smilax china L., SmilacaceaeSource →
- Smilax China Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Smilax china L., SmilacaceaeSource →
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, Biocide, Antioxidant.
- 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, Biocide, Antioxidant.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Smilax china root extract. 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 Smilax china root extract 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 Smilax china root extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
AntimicrobialAntioxidantEmollientSkin conditioningAnti-seborrheicAstringent