Is Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder safe in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder
INCI: MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SHELL POWDER
Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder (CAS 129811-19-4 (general macadamia CAS; some suppliers list without a specific CAS for the shell)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, physical exfoliant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
129811-19-4 (general macadamia CAS; some suppliers list without a specific CAS for the shell)
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Function
Abrasive, physical exfoliant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction; compliant as a natural exfoliant under the Microbead-Free Waters Act (2015), which bans synthetic plastic microbeads but permits natural alternatives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Shell Powder functions as: Abrasive, physical exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 129811-19-4 (general macadamia CAS; some suppliers list without a specific CAS for the shell).
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