Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE ROOT 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 IDA determined zero data across all toxicological endpoints. Root is not consumed as food, so food-safety read-across supporting seed ingredients does not apply. Composition, manufacturing method, and impurities cannot be reliably inferred. Highest-risk non-seed ingredient in this family.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
CIR IDA determined zero data across all toxicological endpoints. Root is not consumed as food, so food-safety read-across supporting seed ingredients does not apply. Composition, manufacturing method, and impurities cannot be reliably inferred. Highest-risk non-seed ingredient in this family. The EU classifies Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-64-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hordeum Vulgare Root 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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