Centaurea Cyanus Seed

INCI: CENTAUREA CYANUS SEED

CAS Number
84012-18-0 (general Centaurea cyanus CAS)
Function
Skin Conditioning (potentially Abrasive if particulate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; botanical ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited safety data specific to seed with Asteraceae allergen potential; particle size and shape must be assessed if used as physical exfoliant to ensure micro-abrasion safety.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centaurea Cyanus Seed safe in cosmetics?

Limited safety data specific to seed with Asteraceae allergen potential; particle size and shape must be assessed if used as physical exfoliant to ensure micro-abrasion safety. The EU classifies Centaurea Cyanus Seed as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Centaurea Cyanus Seed allowed in the EU?

Centaurea Cyanus Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Centaurea Cyanus Seed do in cosmetics?

Centaurea Cyanus Seed functions as: Skin Conditioning (potentially Abrasive if particulate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-18-0 (general Centaurea cyanus CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Centaurea Cyanus Seed?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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