Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Corylus Avellana Shell Powder

INCI: CORYLUS AVELLANA SHELL POWDER

CAS Number
84012-21-5
Function
Abrasive (physical exfoliant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No specific prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir 15 June 2000
Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Physical exfoliant with low irritation risk when particle size is controlled (≥200 µm recommended); tree nut-derived ingredient requiring appropriate labeling.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corylus Avellana Shell Powder safe in cosmetics?

Physical exfoliant with low irritation risk when particle size is controlled (≥200 µm recommended); tree nut-derived ingredient requiring appropriate labeling. The EU classifies Corylus Avellana Shell Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Corylus Avellana Shell Powder allowed in the EU?

Corylus Avellana Shell Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Corylus Avellana Shell Powder do in cosmetics?

Corylus Avellana Shell Powder functions as: Abrasive (physical exfoliant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-21-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Corylus Avellana Shell Powder?

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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