Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Traditional alpine spa ingredient with moderate safety profile; no established margin of safety but low absorption and sensitization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hay Water safe in cosmetics?
Traditional alpine spa ingredient with moderate safety profile; no established margin of safety but low absorption and sensitization potential. The EU classifies Hay Water as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hay Water allowed in the EU?
Hay Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hay Water do in cosmetics?
Hay Water functions as: Skin conditioning; tonic (traditional alpine/spa ingredient from steam-distilled dried grasses). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hay Water?
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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