Is Flaxseed Mucilage safe in cosmetics?
Flaxseed Mucilage has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Flaxseed Mucilage
INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT
Flaxseed Mucilage (CAS No specific CAS; the closest recognized ingredient is LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, film forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No specific CAS; the closest recognized ingredient is LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Flaxseed derivatives are generally recognized as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Flaxseed Mucilage.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Flaxseed Mucilage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flaxseed Mucilage allowed in the EU?
Flaxseed Mucilage EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Flaxseed Mucilage do in cosmetics?
Flaxseed Mucilage functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS; the closest recognized ingredient is LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT.
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