Is Shale Extract safe in cosmetics?
Shale Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shale Extract
INCI: SHALE EXTRACT
Shale Extract (CAS Not consistently assigned (varies by extraction method)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not consistently assigned (varies by extraction method)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shale Extract.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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