Is Mica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mica Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mica Extract
INCI: MICA EXTRACT
Mica Extract (CAS Not individually assigned (parent mineral Mica is CAS 12001-26-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (parent mineral Mica is CAS 12001-26-2)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not on the FDA prohibited/restricted list. Mica is approved as a color additive (21 CFR 73.1496); the extract follows general cosmetic ingredient rules
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mica Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mica Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mica Extract allowed in the EU?
Mica Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mica Extract do in cosmetics?
Mica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (parent mineral Mica is CAS 12001-26-2).
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