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Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Nymphaea alba L., Nymphaeaceae

What does it do?

Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Flavouring

    adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract?

Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Nymphaea alba L., Nymphaeaceae

Is Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract do in cosmetic products?

Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming, skin protecting.

What is the CAS number of Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Nymphaea Alba Leaf Cell Extract is 84696-27-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010