ECBALLIUM ELATERIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Avoid
CAS Number: 90131-28-5
About ECBALLIUM ELATERIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Extracted from the wild squirting cucumber, this ingredient contains highly irritating cucurbitacin compounds that make it unsuitable and restricted in cosmetic products across most markets.
Detailed Analysis
Ecballium elaterium (wild squirting cucumber) contains cucurbitacins — highly irritating triterpenoid compounds that cause severe contact dermatitis and have documented toxic effects including haemolysis and liver damage in animal studies. The plant is listed in CosIng with restriction reference III/363 indicating its presence in EU Annex III with specific concentration limits or warnings required, and is considered a substance of concern. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 classifies it as requiring explicit declaration and restriction.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Contains cucurbitacins — strong skin irritants causing contact dermatitis
- ⚠ EU Annex III restricted substance requiring specific concentration limits
- ⚠ Documented haemolytic and hepatotoxic effects in animal studies
- ⚠ Not recommended for cosmetic use due to narrow safety margin
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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