Is Buttermilk Powder safe in cosmetics?
Buttermilk Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Buttermilk Powder
INCI: LAC (BUTTERMILK) POWDER
Buttermilk Powder (CAS No dedicated cosmetic CAS (food-grade CAS sometimes referenced)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
No dedicated cosmetic CAS (food-grade CAS sometimes referenced)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, bulking agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Data gap
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Buttermilk Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Buttermilk Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buttermilk Powder allowed in the EU?
Buttermilk Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Buttermilk Powder do in cosmetics?
Buttermilk Powder functions as: Skin conditioning agent, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No dedicated cosmetic CAS (food-grade CAS sometimes referenced).
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