Is Mel Extract (Honey Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Mel Extract (Honey Extract) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mel Extract (Honey Extract)
INCI: MEL EXTRACT
Mel Extract (Honey Extract) (CAS 91052-92-5 (primary) / 8028-66-8 (alternate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Moisturising, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 91052-92-5 (primary) / 8028-66-8 (alternate) →
Function
Moisturising, antimicrobial
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - long history of safe cosmetic use; not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mel Extract (Honey Extract).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mel Extract (Honey Extract) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mel Extract (Honey Extract) allowed in the EU?
Mel Extract (Honey Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mel Extract (Honey Extract) do in cosmetics?
Mel Extract (Honey Extract) functions as: Moisturising, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91052-92-5 (primary) / 8028-66-8 (alternate).
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