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Flaxseed Mucilage

INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
No specific CAS; the closest recognized ingredient is LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Flaxseed derivatives are generally recognized as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Flaxseed mucilage is a skin conditioning emollient derived from linum usitatissimum with low concern; properly purified extracts are free of cyanogenic glycosides, though heavy metal content and microbiological preservation require quality control.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flaxseed Mucilage safe in cosmetics?

Flaxseed mucilage is a skin conditioning emollient derived from linum usitatissimum with low concern; properly purified extracts are free of cyanogenic glycosides, though heavy metal content and microbiological preservation require quality control. The EU classifies Flaxseed Mucilage as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Flaxseed Mucilage allowed in the EU?

Flaxseed Mucilage EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Flaxseed Mucilage do in cosmetics?

Flaxseed Mucilage functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS; the closest recognized ingredient is LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT.

What is the Margin of Safety for Flaxseed Mucilage?

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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