Quillaja Saponaria Bark
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark is a plant material derived from the dried bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae
What does it do?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Quillaja Saponaria Bark 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 Quillaja Saponaria Bark?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quillaja Saponaria Bark is a plant material derived from the dried bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae
Is Quillaja Saponaria Bark allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quillaja Saponaria Bark is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quillaja Saponaria Bark do in cosmetic products?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Quillaja Saponaria Bark?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quillaja Saponaria Bark is 68990-67-0.
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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