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Secale Cereale Seed Flour

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

What is it?

Secale Cereale Seed Flour is a flour prepared by grinding the seed of the Rye, Secale cereale L., Poaceae

What does it do?

Secale Cereale Seed Flour is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Secale Cereale Seed 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 Secale Cereale Seed Flour?

Secale Cereale Seed Flour is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Secale Cereale Seed Flour is a flour prepared by grinding the seed of the Rye, Secale cereale L., Poaceae

Is Secale Cereale Seed Flour allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Secale Cereale Seed Flour is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Secale Cereale Seed Flour do in cosmetic products?

Secale Cereale Seed Flour is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, bulking.

What is the CAS number of Secale Cereale Seed Flour?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Secale Cereale Seed Flour is 90106-48-2.

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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