Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder
Also known as: EINECS 289-964-3, Simmondsia chinensis extract
INCI: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED POWDER
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder (CAS 90045-98-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Abrasive/Exfoliant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive/Exfoliant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
289-964-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; widely used as biodegradable microplastic alternative; supported by CIR jojoba family data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
EINECS 289-964-3
Simmondsia chinensis extract
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Humectant
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder allowed in the EU?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder do in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive/Exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-98-0.
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder used outside cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Powder also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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