Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water

INCI: HORDEUM VULGARE SEED WATER

CAS Number
85251-64-5
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” seed-derived, GRAS-supported; not restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“701

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
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

Hordeum vulgare seed water is a GRAS-supported humectant and skin conditioner permitted for use in cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water safe in cosmetics?

Hordeum vulgare seed water is a GRAS-supported humectant and skin conditioner permitted for use in cosmetics. The EU classifies Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hordeum Vulgare Seed Water?

adequate 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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