Cosmetic Ingredient

Apricot extract

Also known as: Apricot, ext., Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Abricotier, extraits, Aprikose, Extrakt, albaricoque, extracto (+7 more)

CAS 68650-44-2

Apricot extract (CAS 68650-44-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 8 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
8
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
Apricot extract
CAS Number
68650-44-2
DTXSID
DTXSID80893038
Synonyms
Apricot, ext.Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit ExtractAbricotier, extraitsAprikose, Extraktalbaricoque, extractoEXTRACT, APRICOTApricot, extractEINECS 272-046-1EC 928-647-2OILS, APRICOT KERNELPrunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil UnsaponifiablesALBIWAX

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 19 records
AbrasiveAntioxidantHumectantAstringentDeodorizerSoftener and conditionerFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
ListKeywordSource
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related productsNew Zealand ESRCPCat
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotionDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampooDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Apricot extract?

Apricot extract appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products, Europe; Personal care, SCIL (9/2019), and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Apricot extract used in cosmetics?

Yes, Apricot extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Apricot extract come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Apricot extract used outside industrial chemicals?

Apricot extract also appears in cosmetics databases.