Is ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL safe in cosmetics?
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL (CAS 66071-96-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Binding, Bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Abrasive, Binding, Bulking
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Binder
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Humectant
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Filler
Binder
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
CORN GLUTEN
Food Category
fortification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL allowed in the EU?
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL do in cosmetics?
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL functions as: Abrasive, Binding, Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66071-96-3.
Is ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL used outside cosmetics?
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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