Is Gossypium Herbaceum Powder safe in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder
Also known as: Caswell No. 259A, Cotton oil, Deodorized winterized cottonseed oil, EINECS 232-280-7, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031602 (+2 more)
INCI: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM POWDER
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder (CAS 8001-29-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (derived from cotton fiber). 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 (derived from cotton fiber)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; cotton fiber has GRAS history in FDA context
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gossypium Herbaceum Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gossypium Herbaceum Powder.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 259A
Cotton oil
Deodorized winterized cottonseed oil
EINECS 232-280-7
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031602
NCI-C50168
UNII-H3E878020N
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Absorbent
Deodorizer
Opacifer
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Powder allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Powder do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Powder functions as: Skin conditioning (derived from cotton fiber). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
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