A powder of ground scallop shells, listed as a deodorant ingredient.
What it is
Scallop shell powder is, according to CosIng, the powder obtained from dried, ground shells of the Japanese scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis; shells of this kind consist mainly of calcium carbonate. CosIng lists it as a deodorant ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Scallop shell powder is of animal origin. The INCI name does not show whether the shells were heat-treated.
Functions
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.