Agave Americana Leaf Powder

INCI: AGAVE AMERICANA LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
85186-53-4 (general Agave americana CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (mechanical exfoliant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; general cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Agave sap contains irritant calcium oxalate crystals; ensure powder is properly processed to remove irritant components.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agave Americana Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Agave sap contains irritant calcium oxalate crystals; ensure powder is properly processed to remove irritant components. The EU classifies Agave Americana Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Agave Americana Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

Agave Americana Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Agave Americana Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Agave Americana Leaf Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (mechanical exfoliant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85186-53-4 (general Agave americana CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Agave Americana Leaf Powder?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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