Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Malt Extract

INCI: MALT EXTRACT

CAS Number
8002-48-0
Function
Skin protecting, tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; also holds GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for food use, indicating a strong safety profile.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very low risk. As a natural barley-derived ingredient, potential allergenicity exists for individuals with gluten/barley sensitivity. Patch testing recommended for sensitive formulations.. A dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare) seeds. Rich in amino acids, B-vitamins, and sugars that nourish and tone skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malt Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very low risk. As a natural barley-derived ingredient, potential allergenicity exists for individuals with gluten/barley sensitivity. Patch testing recommended for sensitive formulations.. A dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare) seeds. Rich in amino acids, B-vitamins, and sugars that nourish and tone skin. The EU classifies Malt Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Malt Extract allowed in the EU?

Malt Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Malt Extract do in cosmetics?

Malt Extract functions as: Skin protecting, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-48-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Malt 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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