Definition
Biological origin: Smilax china L. · family Smilacaceae · plant
Source: GBIF species information
Smilax China Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Smilax china L., Smilacaceae
Cosmetic roles
Acts on seborrheic flaking and dandruffANTI-SEBORRHEICGives a tightening feelASTRINGENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGSlows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIAL
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name サルトリイバラ根エキス: 本品は、サルトリイバラ Smilax china の根のエキスである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
SMILAX CHINA EXTRACTINCI청미래덩굴추출물Korean label name (MFDS standard)청미래덩굴뿌리추출물Korean label name (MFDS standard)SMILAX CHINA BARK EXTRACTSynonymSMILAX CHINA FRUIT EXTRACTSynonymSMILAX CHINA ROOT EXTRACTSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 90131-09-2
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 290-319-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID001042683
What products actually use it for
What the 17 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner7
- Antioxidant3
- Astringent (EPA)3
- Biocide3
- Anti-dandruff (EPA)1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard