Punica Granatum Seed Powder

INCI: PUNICA GRANATUM SEED POWDER

CAS Number
84961-57-9 (generic)
Function
Abrasive; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; decontaminated via heat or gamma irradiation per manufacturing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains ~13.7% protein โ€” potential concern for protein contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals; decontamination method (heat vs. gamma) should be documented in batch records; particle size distribution critical for abrasive performance and safety

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punica Granatum Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?

Contains ~13.7% protein โ€” potential concern for protein contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals; decontamination method (heat vs. gamma) should be documented in batch records; particle size distribution critical for abrasive performance and safety The EU classifies Punica Granatum Seed Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Punica Granatum Seed Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Punica Granatum Seed Powder do in cosmetics?

Punica Granatum Seed Powder functions as: Abrasive; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-57-9 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Punica Granatum 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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