Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural geological material with variable composition; heavy metal contamination risk (arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium) requires batch testing and compliance with EU heavy metal limits and USP/EP purity standards; microbiological contamination possible; supplier qualification and COA verification critical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alluvial Mud safe in cosmetics?
Natural geological material with variable composition; heavy metal contamination risk (arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium) requires batch testing and compliance with EU heavy metal limits and USP/EP purity standards; microbiological contamination possible; supplier qualification and COA verification critical. The EU classifies Alluvial Mud as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Alluvial Mud allowed in the EU?
Alluvial Mud EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alluvial Mud do in cosmetics?
Alluvial Mud functions as: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (natural geological material, variable composition).
What is the Margin of Safety for Alluvial Mud?
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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