Is Volcanic Ash Extract safe in cosmetics?
Volcanic Ash Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Volcanic Ash Extract
INCI: VOLCANIC ASH EXTRACT
Volcanic Ash Extract (CAS Not assigned (mineral mixture, variable geological composition)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, absorbent, mineral-enriching, detoxifying (marketing claim). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (mineral mixture, variable geological composition)
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Function
Skin conditioning, absorbent, mineral-enriching, detoxifying (marketing claim)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; classified as cosmetic ingredient. No specific FDA monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Volcanic Ash Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Volcanic Ash Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Volcanic Ash Extract allowed in the EU?
Volcanic Ash Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Volcanic Ash Extract do in cosmetics?
Volcanic Ash Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, absorbent, mineral-enriching, detoxifying (marketing claim). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mineral mixture, variable geological composition).
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