Is Prunus Armeniaca Juice safe in cosmetics?
Prunus Armeniaca Juice has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
Also known as: Apricot, ext., Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Abricotier, extraits, Aprikose, Extrakt, albaricoque, extracto (+7 more)
INCI: PRUNUS ARMENIACA JUICE
Prunus Armeniaca Juice (CAS 68650-44-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant / moisturizer (increases skin water content). 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
Humectant / moisturizer (increases skin water content)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Prunus Armeniaca Juice.
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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 Juice.
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 Juice allowed in the EU?
Prunus Armeniaca Juice EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Prunus Armeniaca Juice do in cosmetics?
Prunus Armeniaca Juice functions as: Humectant / moisturizer (increases skin water content). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68650-44-2.
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