Is Pyrethrins safe in cosmetics?
Pyrethrins has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pyrethrins
INCI: PYRETHRINS [^1_6]
Pyrethrins (CAS 8003-34-7 [^1_5][^1_6]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Insecticide (primarily biocidal, not typical cosmetic use) [^1_5]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 8003-34-7 [^1_5][^1_6] →
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Function
Insecticide (primarily biocidal, not typical cosmetic use) [^1_5]
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
EPA-regulated insecticide; not a standard cosmetic ingredient; presence in cosmetics would raise regulatory flags
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pyrethrins.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pyrethrins.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
endocrine_disruptor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyrethrins allowed in the EU?
Pyrethrins EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pyrethrins do in cosmetics?
Pyrethrins functions as: Insecticide (primarily biocidal, not typical cosmetic use) [^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8003-34-7 [^1_5][^1_6].
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