Hordeum Vulgare Extract
INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
In 2017, the Panel concluded that this ingredient is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and con- centration in cosmetics (as described in that safety assess- ment). The full report on this ingredient can be accessed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) website (https://cir- re
Expert Verdict
CIR Panel (June 2022) concluded insufficient data; identical gaps as Hordeum Distichon Extract — needs 28-day dermal tox, MoM clarification, composition and impurities assessment; plant-part ambiguity (whole plant vs. seed); highest in-use frequency among barley ingredients.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hordeum Vulgare Extract safe in cosmetics?
CIR Panel (June 2022) concluded insufficient data; identical gaps as Hordeum Distichon Extract — needs 28-day dermal tox, MoM clarification, composition and impurities assessment; plant-part ambiguity (whole plant vs. seed); highest in-use frequency among barley ingredients. The EU classifies Hordeum Vulgare Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Hordeum Vulgare Extract allowed in the EU?
Hordeum Vulgare Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hordeum Vulgare Extract do in cosmetics?
Hordeum Vulgare Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-64-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hordeum Vulgare 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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