Serica Powder

INCI: SERICA POWDER [^1_5]

CAS Number
9009-99-8 [^1_5]
Function
Antistatic, bulking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, smoothing [^1_5]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed silk powder as part of silk protein assessment โ€” safe as used [^1_4]

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk in powder form during manufacturing; silk allergy cross-reactivity [^1_4]

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serica Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk in powder form during manufacturing; silk allergy cross-reactivity [^1_4] The EU classifies Serica Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Serica Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Serica Powder do in cosmetics?

Serica Powder functions as: Antistatic, bulking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, smoothing [^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9009-99-8 [^1_5].

What is the Margin of Safety for Serica 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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