Is Avena Sativa Straw Extract safe in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Straw Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
INCI: AVENA SATIVA STRAW EXTRACT
Avena Sativa Straw Extract (CAS 84012-26-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; fragrance functional (excipient of perfume oils/flavors). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; fragrance functional (excipient of perfume oils/flavors)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not listed on any FDA prohibited/restricted list; covered under the CIR safety assessment of Avena sativa-derived ingredients, which found these ingredients safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Avena Sativa Straw Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Avena Sativa Straw Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Solvent
Abrasive
Absorbent
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Antioxidant
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avena Sativa Straw Extract allowed in the EU?
Avena Sativa Straw Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avena Sativa Straw Extract do in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Straw Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; fragrance functional (excipient of perfume oils/flavors). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-26-0.
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