Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cryolite Extract

INCI: CRYOLITE EXTRACT

CAS Number
Mineral source: Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) = 15096-52-3, but extract CAS not separately assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA cosmetic restriction. Cryolite mineral is EPA-registered as pesticide in separate regulatory context.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains aluminum and fluoride with potential neurotoxicity and systemic toxicity concerns. SCCS opinion on aluminum in cosmetics (2020) establishes limits; full quantification of Al and F content and extraction method specification required for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cryolite Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains aluminum and fluoride with potential neurotoxicity and systemic toxicity concerns. SCCS opinion on aluminum in cosmetics (2020) establishes limits; full quantification of Al and F content and extraction method specification required for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Cryolite Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cryolite Extract allowed in the EU?

Cryolite Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cryolite Extract do in cosmetics?

Cryolite Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mineral source: Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) = 15096-52-3, but extract CAS not separately assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cryolite Extract?

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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