Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder

INCI: ARAUCARIA ANGUSTIFOLIA NUT SHELL POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (parent plant CAS 8015-68-7 covers seed-derived materials)
Function
Abrasive, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA-specific restriction; manufacturer bears safety substantiation burden under FD&C Act §601

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Physical abrasive with potential for micro-abrasion or irritation depending on particle size distribution. Particle size specifications must be verified to rule out inhalation hazards in powder products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder safe in cosmetics?

Physical abrasive with potential for micro-abrasion or irritation depending on particle size distribution. Particle size specifications must be verified to rule out inhalation hazards in powder products. The EU classifies Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder allowed in the EU?

Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder do in cosmetics?

Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell Powder functions as: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (parent plant CAS 8015-68-7 covers seed-derived materials).

What is the Margin of Safety for Araucaria Angustifolia Nut Shell 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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