Is Avena Sativa Kernel Flour safe in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Also known as: Oatmeal
INCI: AVENA SATIVA KERNEL FLOUR
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour (CAS 134134-86-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - colloidal oatmeal (a closely related form) is an approved OTC skin protectant active ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Avena Sativa Kernel Flour.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Lotion | 1–5 | 10 | CIR/FDA OTC |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Filler
No specific technical function
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Avena Sativa Kernel Flour.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Oatmeal
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Viscosity modifier
Filler
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
17
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avena Sativa Kernel Flour allowed in the EU?
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avena Sativa Kernel Flour do in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour functions as: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Conditioning, Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 134134-86-4.
Is Avena Sativa Kernel Flour used outside cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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