Is Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water safe in cosmetics?
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water
Also known as: BARLEY EXTRACT, Hordeum vulgare ext.
INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE SEED WATER
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water (CAS 85251-64-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — seed-derived, GRAS-supported; not restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–701
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
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
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Antioxidant
Filler
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water.
Known Synonyms
BARLEY EXTRACT
Hordeum vulgare ext.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Abrasive
Absorbent
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water allowed in the EU?
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water do in cosmetics?
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-64-5.
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