Is Dead Sea Mud safe in cosmetics?
Dead Sea Mud has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Surfactant
Dead Sea Mud
INCI: DEAD SEA MUD
Dead Sea Mud (CAS None) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dead Sea Mud.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "15.0", "max_concentration_pct": "50.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "35.0", "product_type": "Facial Mask", "function_at_concentration": "Deep cleansing", "source": "Supplier TDS"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "high salinity", "soil_toxicity": "mineral-rich", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", …
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "1302-78-9", "ingredient_class": "clay", "chemical_formula": "mineral-rich mud", "mineral_origin": "natural", "particle_size_range_um": "1-100", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "10-50", "crystal_structure": "mixed", "color_appearance": "gray/black", "opacity": "opaque", "refractive_index": "1.54", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "80-200", "water_absorption_capacity": "low", "surface_charge_at…
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "Israel, Jordan", "raw_material_origin": "mineral", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "salt_lake_sediment", "cultivation_climate_required": "dead_sea", "harvest_season": "continuous", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "28000", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "72", "supply_chain_length": "2_intermediaries", "lead_time_weeks": "14", "minimum_order_quantity_kg":…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dead Sea Mud.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dead Sea Mud allowed in the EU?
Dead Sea Mud EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dead Sea Mud do in cosmetics?
Dead Sea Mud functions as: Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: None.
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