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ABRASIVE

Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.

361 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ABRASIVE function designation.

Ingredients with the ABRASIVE function

Acer Rubrum Bark Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground bark of Acer rubrum, Sapindaceae.

Achras Sapota Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Achras sapota, Sapotaceae.

Actinidia Chinensis Seed is the ground seeds of the kiwi plant, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidiaceae

CAS 92456-63-8

Adansonia Digitata Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Adansonia digitata L., Malvaceae

CAS 91745-12-9

Agave Americana Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the American Sisal, Agave americana L., Agavaceae

CAS 85186-53-4

Alexandrite Powder is the mineral consisting chiefly of beryllium aluminum oxide.

Alluvial Mud is a sediment deposit that contains silt and clay particles and is obtained near a river or other body of freshwater

Amethyst Powder ia a mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide

Angelica Archangelica Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Holy Ghost, Angelica archangelica L., Apiaceae

CAS 84775-41-7

Arachis Hypogaea Flour is the powder obtained by the grinding of the Peanut, Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae

CAS 8002-03-7

Araucaria Angustifolia Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Araucaria angustifolia, Araucariaceae

CAS 8015-68-7

Argania Spinosa Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground nut shells of Argania spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae

CAS 223747-87-3

Naturally occuring substances. Smectite group minerals

CAS 12199-37-0

Artemisia Caruifolia Powder is a powder obtained from the dried, ground herb, Artemisia caruifolia, Asteraceae.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae

CAS 356065-49-1; 906350-19-4

Avena Sativa Bran is the broken coat of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 84012-26-0

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour is is the powder obtained by the fine grinding of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 134134-86-4 / 84012-26-0

Avena Sativa Kernel Meal is a coarse meal obtained by the grinding of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 84012-26-0

Bambusa Arundinacea Juice is a liquid expressed from the joints of the Bamboo Tree, Bambusa arundinacea, Poaceae

CAS 91771-32-3

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground stems of Bambusa arundinacea, Poaceae

CAS 91771-32-3

Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the nuts of the Shea Tree, Butyrospermum park…

CAS 91080-23-8

How the ABRASIVE function is used in CosIng

The ABRASIVE function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 361 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The ABRASIVE function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 361 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the ABRASIVE function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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