Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mica Extract

INCI: MICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (parent mineral Mica is CAS 12001-26-2)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Primary concerns relate to heavy metal contamination (lead, arsenic) inherent in mineral-sourced mica; potential asbestos co-occurrence in raw mineral supply chains. The extract form carries lower particulate inhalation risk than powder mica. Solvent extract of mica-group silicate minerals; used for skin-conditioning rather than the optical/shimmer effects of particulate mica

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mica Extract safe in cosmetics?

Primary concerns relate to heavy metal contamination (lead, arsenic) inherent in mineral-sourced mica; potential asbestos co-occurrence in raw mineral supply chains. The extract form carries lower particulate inhalation risk than powder mica. Solvent extract of mica-group silicate minerals; used for skin-conditioning rather than the optical/shimmer effects of particulate mica The EU classifies Mica Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Mica 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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