Is Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Also known as: Apricot, ext., Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Abricotier, extraits, Aprikose, Extrakt, albaricoque, extracto (+7 more)
INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder (CAS 68650-44-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, cleansing, exfoliant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient, hair. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, cleansing, exfoliant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Apricot, ext.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Abricotier, extraits
Aprikose, Extrakt
albaricoque, extracto
EXTRACT, APRICOT
Apricot, extract
EINECS 272-046-1
EC 928-647-2
OILS, APRICOT KERNEL
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
ALBIWAX
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Humectant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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