Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder

INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER

CAS Number
68650-44-2
Function
Abrasive, cleansing, exfoliant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Micro-tear risk: Irregularly shaped particles can cause micro-lacerations on skin. Particle size must be controlled (recommend >200 µm with rounded edges). Previously controversial (St. Ives lawsuit). Not suitable for sensitive/inflamed skin. Must specify particle size range in product specs

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?

Micro-tear risk: Irregularly shaped particles can cause micro-lacerations on skin. Particle size must be controlled (recommend >200 µm with rounded edges). Previously controversial (St. Ives lawsuit). Not suitable for sensitive/inflamed skin. Must specify particle size range in product specs The EU classifies Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder do in cosmetics?

Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder functions as: Abrasive, cleansing, exfoliant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68650-44-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder?

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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