Is Charcoal Extract safe in cosmetics?
Charcoal Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Charcoal Extract
INCI: CHARCOAL EXTRACT
Charcoal Extract (CAS 16291-96-6 (plant-derived charcoal)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, skin conditioning, purifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent, skin conditioning, purifying agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR assessed (2023) — Charcoal, Charcoal Extract, Charcoal Powder, and Activated Charcoal safe in present practices of use; Charcoal as a color additive is delisted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Charcoal Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Charcoal Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charcoal Extract allowed in the EU?
Charcoal Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Charcoal Extract do in cosmetics?
Charcoal Extract functions as: Absorbent, skin conditioning, purifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16291-96-6 (plant-derived charcoal).
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