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AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

Ailanthus Altissima Bark/Root Extract is the extract of the bark and roots of Ailanthus altissima, Simaroubaceae.

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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What the official INCI name states

The official label is a composite INCI name with 2 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.

Identity type from wording
composite
Preparation or form
ROOT EXTRACT, EXTRACT
Stated biological parts
ROOT, BARK
Named source segments
2
Review parsed source-name segments
  1. AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK
  2. ROOT EXTRACT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Ailanthus altissima

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Verified source-organism taxonomy

Exact scientific names from the INCI wording matched the immutable Catalogue of Life release shown here.

2026-07-17 XR

Ailanthus altissima

accepted

(Mill.) Swingle

Rank
species
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
China-sumacvarnish treetree-of-heavenstink treeailanthusChinese tree-of-heavenChinese sumacCopal Tree
Open Catalogue of Life record

Catalogue of Life 2026-07-17 XR · DOI 10.48580/dgykv · CC BY 4.0.

Inventory details for AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

INCI name

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

Description

Ailanthus Altissima Bark/Root Extract is the extract of the bark and roots of Ailanthus altissima, Simaroubaceae.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
96053
Imported identity
AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT
Source update
17/04/2018
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
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No CAS number, and none is expected: this is a botanical or biological preparation rather than a single compound, and CAS numbers identify single substances. Identity rests on the source organism and the supplier specification.

EC
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Restriction
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Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#1239 · AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

Other ingredients from the same source

Ailanthus altissima

China-sumacvarnish treetree-of-heaven

2 other ingredients in this inventory name the same organism. Sharing a source is not sharing an identity: a leaf extract, a seed oil and a ferment are different materials with different specifications.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

AGAVE ATROVIRENS EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
AGERATUM HOUSTONIANUM EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
AGRIMONIA PILOSA EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA EXTRACTHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
AJUGA NIPPONENSIS LEAF/STEM EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
AKEBIA QUINATA PEEL EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
ALANYL GLUTAMINEHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
ALARIA PRAELONGA EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA BARK/ROOT EXTRACT from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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