Is Flax Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Flax Seed Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Flax Seed Extract
Also known as: Linseed oil substitutes, Linseed-oil substitutes, Caswell No. 527A, EINECS 232-278-6, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031603 (+2 more)
INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT
Flax Seed Extract (CAS 8001-26-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, moisturizing, antioxidant, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, moisturizing, antioxidant, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; established cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Flax Seed Extract.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRIPT | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Antioxidant
Binder
Dispersing agent
Filler
Fragrance
Hardener
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Flax Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
moisturizing
antioxidant
omega-3
hypoallergenic
mucilage
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Linseed oil substitutes
Linseed-oil substitutes
Caswell No. 527A
EINECS 232-278-6
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031603
Oleum Lini
UNII-84XB4DV00W
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Australia
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flax Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Flax Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Flax Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Flax Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, moisturizing, antioxidant, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-26-1.
Is Flax Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Flax Seed Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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