Is Humic Shale Extract safe in cosmetics?
Humic Shale Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Humic Shale Extract
INCI: HUMIC SHALE EXTRACT
Humic Shale Extract (CAS Not clearly assigned (may fall under CAS 68131-04-4 for humic shale-derived materials)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not clearly assigned (may fall under CAS 68131-04-4 for humic shale-derived materials)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–740
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Humic Shale Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Humic Shale Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Humic Shale Extract allowed in the EU?
Humic Shale Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Humic Shale Extract do in cosmetics?
Humic Shale Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly assigned (may fall under CAS 68131-04-4 for humic shale-derived materials).
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