Is Prunus Armeniaca Fruit safe in cosmetics?
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit
Also known as: Apricot, ext., Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Abricotier, extraits, Aprikose, Extrakt, albaricoque, extracto (+7 more)
INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit (CAS 68650-44-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, antioxidant, skin conditioning, nourishing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, antioxidant, skin conditioning, nourishing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; apricot-derived ingredients have general safe-use recognition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Prunus Armeniaca Fruit.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Prunus Armeniaca Fruit.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Apricot, ext.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Abricotier, extraits
Aprikose, Extrakt
albaricoque, extracto
EXTRACT, APRICOT
Apricot, extract
EINECS 272-046-1
EC 928-647-2
OILS, APRICOT KERNEL
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Unsaponifiables
ALBIWAX
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Humectant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prunus Armeniaca Fruit allowed in the EU?
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Prunus Armeniaca Fruit do in cosmetics?
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit functions as: Emollient, antioxidant, skin conditioning, nourishing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68650-44-2.
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