Is Bitter Almond Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bitter Almond Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bitter Almond Extract
INCI: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA SEED EXTRACT
Bitter Almond Extract (CAS 90320-35-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, fragrance, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin conditioning, fragrance, antimicrobial
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Must be free of hydrocyanic acid (HCN/prussic acid) before use; FDA requires HCN-free status for flavor/cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bitter Almond Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bitter Almond Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
hcn-risk
restricted
requires-hcn-free-cert
sensitizer-potential
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitter Almond Extract allowed in the EU?
Bitter Almond Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bitter Almond Extract do in cosmetics?
Bitter Almond Extract functions as: skin conditioning, fragrance, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90320-35-7.
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