Pollen

INCI: POLLEN

CAS Number
No single assigned CAS (botanical origin varies)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Major allergen risk for atopic and hay-fever-sensitive consumers; must risk-assess for airborne exposure in powder products and ensure pathogen-free sourcing. Very limited published cosmetic safety data may require additional justification.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pollen safe in cosmetics?

Major allergen risk for atopic and hay-fever-sensitive consumers; must risk-assess for airborne exposure in powder products and ensure pathogen-free sourcing. Very limited published cosmetic safety data may require additional justification. The EU classifies Pollen as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pollen allowed in the EU?

Pollen EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pollen do in cosmetics?

Pollen functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single assigned CAS (botanical origin varies).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pollen?

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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