Is Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract
INCI: MYRISTICA FRAGRANS EXTRACT
Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract (CAS 84082-68-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Masking
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
282-013-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions on extract; compositionally distinct from the kernel oil; seed extract used for antioxidant and conditioning properties in cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
antioxidant
skin-conditioning
nutmeg
polyphenol
masking
botanical
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Myristica Fragrans Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-68-8.
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