Arachis Hypogaea Flour

INCI: ARACHIS HYPOGAEA FLOUR

CAS Number
No unique CAS (derived from *Arachis hypogaea* L.)
Function
Skin Conditioning; Abrasive
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5 ppm protein
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted without specific concentration limit under FDA; however, peanut is a major allergen under FALCPA and must be disclosed on labeling. MoCRA does not yet impose a protein limit analogous to the EU

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Major allergen with anaphylaxis risk. EU mandates strict protein concentration limits. Label warning required. Not recommended for leave-on products targeting atopic or eczema-prone populations.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arachis Hypogaea Flour safe in cosmetics?

Major allergen with anaphylaxis risk. EU mandates strict protein concentration limits. Label warning required. Not recommended for leave-on products targeting atopic or eczema-prone populations. The EU classifies Arachis Hypogaea Flour as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Arachis Hypogaea Flour allowed in the EU?

Arachis Hypogaea Flour EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5 ppm protein. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arachis Hypogaea Flour do in cosmetics?

Arachis Hypogaea Flour functions as: Skin Conditioning; Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS (derived from *Arachis hypogaea* L.).

What is the Margin of Safety for Arachis Hypogaea Flour?

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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