Is Humic Acids safe in cosmetics?
Humic Acids has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Humic Acids
Also known as: Humic acids, commercial grade, Humic substances, acids, Humus and Humic substances, humic acids, Agro-Lig, EINECS 215-809-6 (+4 more)
INCI: HUMIC ACIDS
Humic Acids (CAS 1415-93-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700–740; formulators must ensure safety under FD&C Act §601
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Humic Acids.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chelating agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Humic Acids.
Known Synonyms
Humic acids, commercial grade
Humic substances, acids
Humus and Humic substances, humic acids
Agro-Lig
EINECS 215-809-6
Enersol
Humification
Soil organic matter, humic acids
Ulmic acids
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Chelating agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Humic Acids allowed in the EU?
Humic Acids EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Humic Acids do in cosmetics?
Humic Acids functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1415-93-6.
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