Prunus Armeniaca Fruit

INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT

CAS Number
68650-44-2
Function
Emollient, antioxidant, skin conditioning, nourishing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; apricot-derived ingredients have general safe-use recognition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fruit acids (malic, citric) may cause pH-dependent irritation if not properly buffered; amygdalin present in seed/pit but typically negligible in fruit flesh; microbial preservation critical for fruit-derived whole ingredients; verify preservative efficacy

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Armeniaca Fruit safe in cosmetics?

Fruit acids (malic, citric) may cause pH-dependent irritation if not properly buffered; amygdalin present in seed/pit but typically negligible in fruit flesh; microbial preservation critical for fruit-derived whole ingredients; verify preservative efficacy The EU classifies Prunus Armeniaca Fruit as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Prunus Armeniaca Fruit allowed in the EU?

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

What does Prunus Armeniaca Fruit do in cosmetics?

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit functions as: Emollient, antioxidant, skin conditioning, nourishing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68650-44-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Armeniaca Fruit?

adequate 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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