Poor Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Hordeum Vulgare Powder

INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE POWDER

CAS Number
85251-64-5
Function
Abrasive, bulking agent
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 independently GRAS (whole-plant ambiguity)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
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€” defined as whole-plant powder with undefined plant parts. Panel requires clarification of which plant parts are included. Zero toxicology endpoints available. Inhalation concern noted. Whole-plant ambiguity is a key blocker; supplier claims of seed-only composition cannot be generalized by CIR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hordeum Vulgare Powder safe in cosmetics?

CIR IDA โ€” defined as whole-plant powder with undefined plant parts. Panel requires clarification of which plant parts are included. Zero toxicology endpoints available. Inhalation concern noted. Whole-plant ambiguity is a key blocker; supplier claims of seed-only composition cannot be generalized by CIR. The EU classifies Hordeum Vulgare Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Hordeum Vulgare Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hordeum Vulgare Powder do in cosmetics?

Hordeum Vulgare Powder functions as: Abrasive, bulking 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 Powder?

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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