Is MOTHER OF PEARL safe in cosmetics?
MOTHER OF PEARL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
MOTHER OF PEARL
MOTHER OF PEARL (CAS Not assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MOTHER OF PEARL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOTHER OF PEARL allowed in the EU?
MOTHER OF PEARL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MOTHER OF PEARL do in cosmetics?
MOTHER OF PEARL functions as: Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
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