QUASSIA AMARA WOOD EXTRACT

Solvent

75

Good

CAS Number: 84604-10-4

About QUASSIA AMARA WOOD EXTRACT

A bitterwood extract used as a denaturant and skin tonic, generally safe but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals at high concentrations.

Detailed Analysis

Quassia amara wood extract is derived from a tropical tree native to South America. CAS 84604-10-4 applies. It functions as a denaturant, skin-conditioning agent, and tonic. CosIng restriction regarding ozone-depleting substances is environmental classification. Contains quassinoid compounds including quassin and neoquassin, which are bitter-tasting and have documented antimicrobial activity. The ingredient may cause irritation in sensitive skin at elevated concentrations; use dilution is recommended.

What It Does

DENATURANT SKIN CONDITIONING TONIC

Skin Benefits

  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Skin conditioning
  • Tonic effect

Known Concerns

  • May cause skin irritation at high concentrations
  • Bitter quassinoid compounds may sensitise some individuals

Safety Score

75

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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