Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Highly alkaline (pH 10–13 depending on source); potential for skin irritation at high concentrations; heavy metal contamination risk dependent on source plant and combustion conditions; requires pH-buffering in formulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plant Ash safe in cosmetics?
Highly alkaline (pH 10–13 depending on source); potential for skin irritation at high concentrations; heavy metal contamination risk dependent on source plant and combustion conditions; requires pH-buffering in formulation The EU classifies Plant Ash as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Plant Ash allowed in the EU?
Plant Ash EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Plant Ash do in cosmetics?
Plant Ash functions as: Abrasive; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not available in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Plant Ash?
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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