Is Areca Catechu Shell Extract safe in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Shell Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Areca Catechu Shell Extract
INCI: ARECA CATECHU SHELL EXTRACT
Areca Catechu Shell Extract (CAS Not uniquely assigned (distinct from seed extract CAS 89957-52-8)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (distinct from seed extract CAS 89957-52-8)
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; no CIR review
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Areca Catechu Shell Extract allowed in the EU?
Areca Catechu Shell Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Areca Catechu Shell Extract do in cosmetics?
Areca Catechu Shell Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (distinct from seed extract CAS 89957-52-8).
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