Is Silt Extract safe in cosmetics?
Silt Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Silt Extract
INCI: SILT EXTRACT (ALSO LISTED AS MARIS LIMUS EXTRACT)
Silt Extract (CAS Not specifically assigned (natural marine sediment extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Protecting; also used as absorbent, astringent, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (natural marine sediment extract)
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Function
Skin Protecting; also used as absorbent, astringent, humectant
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Silt Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Silt Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silt Extract allowed in the EU?
Silt Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silt Extract do in cosmetics?
Silt Extract functions as: Skin Protecting; also used as absorbent, astringent, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (natural marine sediment extract).
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