Hair Extract

INCI: HAIR EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Cosmetic agent (general — likely hair/skin conditioning)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific FDA prohibition on hair-derived cosmetic ingredients; subject to general adulteration rules under FD&C Act and MoCRA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

EU-banned due to human origin and TSE/BSE-type prion concerns; no CIR monograph; undefined composition; essentially unusable in EU-marketed products.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hair Extract safe in cosmetics?

EU-banned due to human origin and TSE/BSE-type prion concerns; no CIR monograph; undefined composition; essentially unusable in EU-marketed products. The EU classifies Hair Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Hair Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hair Extract do in cosmetics?

Hair Extract functions as: Cosmetic agent (general — likely hair/skin conditioning). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hair 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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