Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cotton fiber is essentially cellulose — inert and non-toxic. Inhalation risk if used in loose-powder products (respirable particle fraction must be assessed). Pesticide residues possible on conventional cotton — request pesticide panel on CoA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Powder safe in cosmetics?
Cotton fiber is essentially cellulose — inert and non-toxic. Inhalation risk if used in loose-powder products (respirable particle fraction must be assessed). Pesticide residues possible on conventional cotton — request pesticide panel on CoA. The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Powder allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Powder do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder functions as: Skin conditioning (derived from cotton fiber). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum Powder?
adequate 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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