Poor Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract

INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
85251-64-5
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“701; not GRAS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: safe

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 IDA โ€” Panel explicitly requested dermal irritation and sensitization data for leaf extract or other leaf ingredients. Genotoxicity data flagged as potentially needed. Some in vitro genotox data exist but are insufficient to close the safety case.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR IDA โ€” Panel explicitly requested dermal irritation and sensitization data for leaf extract or other leaf ingredients. Genotoxicity data flagged as potentially needed. Some in vitro genotox data exist but are insufficient to close the safety case. The EU classifies Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-64-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hordeum Vulgare Leaf 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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