Acer Saccharum Extract
INCI: ACER SACCHARUM EXTRACT
CAS 91770-22-8 EC 294-807-7
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is the extract of the sugar maple, Acer saccharum, Aceraceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is the extract of the sugar maple, Acer saccharum, Aceraceae
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning; mild keratolytic; exfoliant (natural AHA source — malic and tartaric acids)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
limited-safety-datanatural-aha-sourceskin-conditioningkeratolyticno-cir-assessmentewg-verified-restricted-without-substantiationno-eu-restrictionsno-reach-classification
Verdict
A well-tolerated plant extract from sugar maple bark/sap with skin conditioning and mild exfoliating properties attributable to natural AHA content (malic and tartaric acids). No dedicated CIR safety assessment or SCCS opinion exists. EU CosIng lists it as permitted with no annex restrictions. No CLP/REACH hazard classification assigned by ECHA. Safe for cosmetic use at conventional concentrations.
US Note
Not listed in FDA 21 CFR OTC monographs; no restrictions as a cosmetic botanical ingredient; self-affirmed GRAS framework applies for food-grade uses
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