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Hordeum Vulgare Flour

A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Hordeum Vulgare Flour is the ground seeds of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae

What does it do?

Hordeum Vulgare Flour is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Absorbent

    takes up water-based or oil-based substances

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Hordeum Vulgare Flour 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 Hordeum Vulgare Flour?

Hordeum Vulgare Flour is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hordeum Vulgare Flour is the ground seeds of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae

Is Hordeum Vulgare Flour allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hordeum Vulgare Flour is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hordeum Vulgare Flour do in cosmetic products?

Hordeum Vulgare Flour is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, bulking.

What is the CAS number of Hordeum Vulgare Flour?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hordeum Vulgare Flour is 85251-64-5.

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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: 15/10/2010