Psyllium Seed Extract

INCI: PLANTAGO OVATA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
8063-16-9 (psyllium husk mucilage); extract CAS varies by preparation
Function
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; psyllium is GRAS for food and widely used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Occupational respiratory sensitization risk during powder handling; in spray/powder products, inhalation exposure should be assessed and raw material should be verified free of aflatoxin contamination.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psyllium Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Occupational respiratory sensitization risk during powder handling; in spray/powder products, inhalation exposure should be assessed and raw material should be verified free of aflatoxin contamination. The EU classifies Psyllium Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Psyllium Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Psyllium Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Psyllium Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8063-16-9 (psyllium husk mucilage); extract CAS varies by preparation.

What is the Margin of Safety for Psyllium Seed Extract?

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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