Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder

INCI: SALVIA HISPANICA SEED POWDER

CAS Number
93384-40-8 (generic)
Function
Abrasive, exfoliant, skin conditioning, bulking agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No restrictions; consistent with GRAS status of chia seed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Same as whole seed: control particle size distribution for scrub applications. Inhalation risk if used in powder products โ€” respirable fraction must be assessed per SCCS Notes of Guidance. Microbial limits: chia powder is a good growth medium; must meet EP/USP micro limits

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?

Same as whole seed: control particle size distribution for scrub applications. Inhalation risk if used in powder products โ€” respirable fraction must be assessed per SCCS Notes of Guidance. Microbial limits: chia powder is a good growth medium; must meet EP/USP micro limits The EU classifies Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder do in cosmetics?

Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder functions as: Abrasive, exfoliant, skin conditioning, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93384-40-8 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder?

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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