Is Binchotan Charcoal safe in cosmetics?
Binchotan Charcoal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Binchotan Charcoal
INCI: BINCHOTAN CHARCOAL
Binchotan Charcoal (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Colorant. Per the wINCI Dictionary and CIR Final Report (2024),. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 75%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Absorbent, Colorant. Per the wINCI Dictionary and CIR Final Report (2024), Charcoal Powder functions as an absorbent and colorant.
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
75%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Binchotan Charcoal.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Binchotan Charcoal — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Binchotan Charcoal allowed in the EU?
Binchotan Charcoal EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 75%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Binchotan Charcoal do in cosmetics?
Binchotan Charcoal functions as: Absorbent, Colorant. Per the wINCI Dictionary and CIR Final Report (2024), Charcoal Powder functions as an absorbent and colorant.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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