Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed

INCI: COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED

CAS Number
| 4
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (if powdered)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; general cosmetic ingredient. No standalone CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Particle size specification required if used as physical exfoliant; inhalation risk in loose powder products and microbiological quality critical for natural seed material. Grass-family cross-reactivity theoretically possible in grass-pollen-allergic individuals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed safe in cosmetics?

Particle size specification required if used as physical exfoliant; inhalation risk in loose powder products and microbiological quality critical for natural seed material. Grass-family cross-reactivity theoretically possible in grass-pollen-allergic individuals. The EU classifies Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed allowed in the EU?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed do in cosmetics?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (if powdered). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen 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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