What regulatory lists include Brazil nut extract?
Brazil nut extract appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Brazil nut extract
Also known as: Bertholletia excelsa
CAS 160965-04-8
Brazil nut extract (CAS 160965-04-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
View cosmetic safety profile for Bertholletia Excelsa Pericarp Extract →
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE
chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE
eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
4 fields
Name
Brazil nut extract
CAS Number
160965-04-8
DTXSID
DTXSID201018377
Synonyms
Bertholletia excelsa
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed_with_terms
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brazil nut extract used in cosmetics?
Yes, Brazil nut extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Bertholletia Excelsa Pericarp Extract. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Brazil nut extract come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Brazil nut extract used outside industrial chemicals?
Brazil nut extract also appears in cosmetics databases.