Is OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM safe in cosmetics?
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM (CAS 90082-21-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
humectant
needs-enrichment
Chemical Function
Humectant
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM allowed in the EU?
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM do in cosmetics?
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM functions as: Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90082-21-6.
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