Is Volcanic Ash safe in cosmetics?
Volcanic Ash has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Volcanic Ash
INCI: VOLCANIC ASH
Volcanic Ash (CAS 1332-09-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Volcanic ash serves three main roles in cosmetic formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Volcanic ash serves three main roles in cosmetic formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) safety assessment has been published for volcanic ash.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Volcanic Ash.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Filler
Pigment
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Surface modifier
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Volcanic Ash.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Viscosity modifier
Filler
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Volcanic Ash allowed in the EU?
Volcanic Ash EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Volcanic Ash do in cosmetics?
Volcanic Ash functions as: Volcanic ash serves three main roles in cosmetic formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1332-09-8.
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