Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract

INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM HULL EXTRACT

CAS Number
8001-26-1 (shared) [^1_13][^1_14]
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted; CIR parent review supports use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cyanogenic glycoside concern: flax hulls contain linustatin and neolinustatin; must confirm HCN levels are below safe thresholds (< 10 ppm recommended in final product). Lignan content (SDG) is high and generally beneficial but requires validation for topical safety. Very limited cosmetic use data requires supplier toxicological dossier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract safe in cosmetics?

Cyanogenic glycoside concern: flax hulls contain linustatin and neolinustatin; must confirm HCN levels are below safe thresholds (< 10 ppm recommended in final product). Lignan content (SDG) is high and generally beneficial but requires validation for topical safety. Very limited cosmetic use data requires supplier toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract allowed in the EU?

Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract do in cosmetics?

Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-26-1 (shared) [^1_13][^1_14].

What is the Margin of Safety for Linum Usitatissimum Hull 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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