Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🔴 Risk of PAH contamination; potential heavy metal content; petroleum-adjacent origin requires rigorous purity testing; virtually no cosmetic safety data available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shale Extract safe in cosmetics?
🔴 Risk of PAH contamination; potential heavy metal content; petroleum-adjacent origin requires rigorous purity testing; virtually no cosmetic safety data available The EU classifies Shale Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Shale Extract allowed in the EU?
Shale Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shale Extract do in cosmetics?
Shale Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently assigned (varies by extraction method).
What is the Margin of Safety for Shale Extract?
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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