Is Malt Extract safe in cosmetics?
Malt Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Malt Extract
Also known as: Malt, ext., EINECS 232-310-9, Malt extract, barley, Malt syrup, Malt syrup extract (+2 more)
INCI: MALT EXTRACT
Malt Extract (CAS 8002-48-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting, tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Skin protecting, tonic
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Malt Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Malt Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
natural-origin
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Malt, ext.
EINECS 232-310-9
Malt extract, barley
Malt syrup
Malt syrup extract
Malted barley extract
Maltine
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
consumer_product
animal_products
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
MALT SYRUP (MALT EXTRACT)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Malt Extract used outside cosmetics?
Malt Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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