Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder
Also known as: Linseed oil substitutes, Linseed-oil substitutes, Caswell No. 527A, EINECS 232-278-6, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031603 (+2 more)
INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED POWDER
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder (CAS 8001-26-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Skin Conditioning, Bulking Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Abrasive, Skin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRIPT | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Antioxidant
Binder
Dispersing agent
Filler
Fragrance
Hardener
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Linseed oil substitutes
Linseed-oil substitutes
Caswell No. 527A
EINECS 232-278-6
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 031603
Oleum Lini
UNII-84XB4DV00W
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Australia
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder allowed in the EU?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder do in cosmetics?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder functions as: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning, Bulking Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-26-1.
Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder used outside cosmetics?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Powder also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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