Honey Powder

INCI: HONEY POWDER

CAS Number
Not assigned (dehydrated, ground Honey)
Function
Abrasive, binder, bulking agent, exfoliant, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk for powder formulations with respirable particle exposure well below regulatory limits for inert particles; pollen allergens retained; manufacturing filler materials such as maltodextrin and starch must be declared; cGMP impurity control required.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honey Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk for powder formulations with respirable particle exposure well below regulatory limits for inert particles; pollen allergens retained; manufacturing filler materials such as maltodextrin and starch must be declared; cGMP impurity control required. The EU classifies Honey Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Honey Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Honey Powder do in cosmetics?

Honey Powder functions as: Abrasive, binder, bulking agent, exfoliant, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (dehydrated, ground Honey).

What is the Margin of Safety for Honey 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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