Is Egg (Ovum) safe in cosmetics?
Egg (Ovum) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Egg (Ovum)
Also known as: Butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, Shea tree, ext., Arbre a beurre, extraits, Butterbaum, Extrakt, arbol de shea, extracto (+4 more)
INCI: EGG
Egg (Ovum) (CAS 91080-23-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. 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
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Egg (Ovum).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Egg (Ovum).
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil
Shea tree, ext.
Arbre a beurre, extraits
Butterbaum, Extrakt
arbol de shea, extracto
Shea tree, extract
EXTRACT, SHEA TREE
Oils, shea butter, unsaponifiable fraction
EINECS 293-515-7
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egg (Ovum) allowed in the EU?
Egg (Ovum) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Egg (Ovum) do in cosmetics?
Egg (Ovum) functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8.
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