Is Phormium Tenax Seed safe in cosmetics?
Phormium Tenax Seed has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phormium Tenax Seed
INCI: PHORMIUM TENAX SEED
Phormium Tenax Seed (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, skin conditioning (physical exfoliant as whole/ground seed). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, skin conditioning (physical exfoliant as whole/ground seed)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA monograph; no CIR review; not prohibited
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phormium Tenax Seed allowed in the EU?
Phormium Tenax Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phormium Tenax Seed do in cosmetics?
Phormium Tenax Seed functions as: Abrasive, skin conditioning (physical exfoliant as whole/ground seed). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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