Abalone Shell Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, bulking, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Abalone Shell Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground abalone shells, Haliotidae.
What does it do?
Abalone Shell Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Abalone Shell Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abalone Shell Powder?
Abalone Shell Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Abalone Shell Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground abalone shells, Haliotidae.
Is Abalone Shell Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Abalone Shell Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abalone Shell Powder do in cosmetic products?
Abalone Shell Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, bulking, opacifying, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 08/10/2012