Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High alkalinity — wood ash is strongly alkaline; must control concentration and verify finished-product pH stays within safe range (4.5–9.0); potential for heavy metal contamination depending on source wood — test for As, Pb, Cd, Hg
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prunus Domestica Wood Ash safe in cosmetics?
High alkalinity — wood ash is strongly alkaline; must control concentration and verify finished-product pH stays within safe range (4.5–9.0); potential for heavy metal contamination depending on source wood — test for As, Pb, Cd, Hg The EU classifies Prunus Domestica Wood Ash as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Prunus Domestica Wood Ash allowed in the EU?
Prunus Domestica Wood Ash EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Prunus Domestica Wood Ash do in cosmetics?
Prunus Domestica Wood Ash functions as: Not formally assigned in CosIng; functionally an alkalizing agent / bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90082-87-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Domestica Wood 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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