Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
INCI: ACETYL RHEUM RHAPONTICUM ROOT EXTRACT
CAS Not publicly assigned for the acetylated extract form
Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is the product obtained by the reaction of Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract with acetic anhydride.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is the product obtained by the reaction of Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract with acetic anhydride.
Purpose
Function
Bleaching — lightens shade of hair or skin
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict
Contains hydroxystilbenes with selective ERβ agonist activity demonstrating potent estrogenic effects in vitro; endocrine disruption potential must be assessed. As a skin-bleaching agent, monitor for hydroquinone-like effects and ensure compliance with EU restrictions on skin-lightening claims. Batch-to-batch consistency of active constituents (rhaponticin, desoxyrhaponticin, rhapontigenin) must be controlled.
US Note
Not restricted by FDA; botanical extracts must comply with labeling requirements
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