Is Pumice safe in cosmetics?
Pumice has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pumice
INCI: PUMICE
Pumice (CAS 1332-09-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; considered inert
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pumice.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
8 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "1332-09-8", "anti_acne_mechanism": "sebum_regulation", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "non_inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "20-35", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restric…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "2", "skin_type_suitability": "oily,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Physical exfoliant"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "5.0", "max_concentration_pct": "30.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "15.0", "product_type": "Body Scrub", "function_at_concentration": "Physical exfoliation", "source": "Supplier TDS"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "soil_toxicity": "inert mineral", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no"…
exfoliant
{"cas_number": "1332-09-8", "ingredient_class": "physical_exfoliant", "chemical_subclass": "other", "penetration_depth": "stratum_corneum (surface)", "mechanism_of_action": "corneocyte_shedding", "photosensitizing": "no", "concentration_OTC_max_pct": "20%", "FDA_status": "permitted", "skin_type_suitability": "all (feet, body)", "irritation_potential": "moderate (aggressive)", "pregnancy_category":…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "1332-09-8", "ingredient_class": "other", "chemical_formula": "volcanic glass", "mineral_origin": "natural", "particle_size_range_um": "10-500", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "0.5-5", "crystal_structure": "amorphous", "color_appearance": "gray/white", "opacity": "opaque", "refractive_index": "1.4", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "40-80", "water_absorption_capacity": "50-100%", "surface_cha…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "1332-09-8", "ingredient_class": "tan_eraser", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "skin_pH_interaction": "exfoliates tanned cells", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "form…
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "gritty, exfoliating", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "smooth, polished", "instant": "moderate", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "low", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "matte", "1.40": "2.40", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "gray-white", "excellent": "poor", "light": "light", "synthetic": "mineral"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Filler
Pigment
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Surface modifier
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pumice.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Viscosity modifier
Filler
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pumice allowed in the EU?
Pumice EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pumice do in cosmetics?
Pumice functions as: Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1332-09-8.
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