Is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) safe in cosmetics?
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour)
Also known as: Oatmeal
INCI: AVENA SATIVA KERNEL FLOUR
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) (CAS 134134-86-4) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
3%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
OTC skin protectant (21 CFR Part 347)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour).
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Lotion | 1–5 | 10 | CIR/FDA OTC |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Filler
No specific technical function
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour).
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Oatmeal
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Viscosity modifier
Filler
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
17
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) allowed in the EU?
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) do in cosmetics?
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 134134-86-4.
Is Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) used outside cosmetics?
Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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