Is Glass Beads safe in cosmetics?
Glass Beads has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glass Beads
INCI: GLASS BEADS
Glass Beads (CAS 65997-17-3 (generic for glass, oxide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying, bulking agent, skin-feel modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Opacifying, bulking agent, skin-feel modifier
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited under 21 CFR Parts 700–740
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glass Beads.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glass Beads — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glass Beads allowed in the EU?
Glass Beads EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glass Beads do in cosmetics?
Glass Beads functions as: Opacifying, bulking agent, skin-feel modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65997-17-3 (generic for glass, oxide).
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