- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Malt extract
CAS 70983-97-0
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
8002-48-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Malt extract in plain language
Also known as Barley malt syrup · Barley malt extract · Powder malt extract · Malt extracts · Malt, ext. · Maltose-rich malted barley extract
Show all 15 names
Sprouted hordeum vulgare oligosaccharide extract · Malt syrup (malt extract) · Malt Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate · Malt absolute · Malt flavor · Malt syrup · Malt syrup extract · Malted barley extract · Maltine
Used in cosmetics as a skin protectant and a tonic. Malt Extract is the dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of the partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare, Gramineae) seeds.
- Skin protecting
- Tonic
- Colourant
- Humectant
- Thickener
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Malt extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveMalt Extract is the dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of the partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare, Gramineae) seeds
- Malt Extract is the dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of the partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare, Gramineae) seedsSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Malt extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Malt extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
Reference links (1)
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- GlutenContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Malt extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
7
Named organisations
6
Personal careRaw materials
Typical roles
Skin protectingTonicColourantHumectantThickenerFragrance
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Malt extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Muesli croustillant traditionTerres et Céréales · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Belvita Brut & 5 céréales complètesLu · Snacks
- Nesquik CerealNesquik · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Biscuits Petit déj Bio Céréales MielGerblé, Gerblé Bio · Snacks
- Sablés bio chocolat noir intenseCéréal Bio · Snacks
- Muesli croustillant 7 fruitsT&C Terres & Céréales BIO · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Belvita petit déjeunerBelvita, LU, Mondelez · Snacks
- biscuit chocolat au laitSnacks
- Sablés au beurre, amandes et citronCarrefour BIO, Carrefour · Snacks
- pain spécial aux 5 céréales et graines 500gNeuhauser · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Krounchy natureGrillon d'Or · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Mini Bites Quinoa & ChíaGullón · Snacks
- Mini mixGullón · Snacks
- Muesli croustillant traditionTerres et Céréales BIO, terre et céréales bio · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Biscuits Sablés bio amandes citron paquet de 200gU, U Bio · Snacks
- Cuore di Cerealegullón · Snacks
- Malkist Cheese Flavoured Crunchy Layered Cracker BiscuitsMayora · Snacks
- Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuitsnairn's · Snacks
- Biscuits super extraSaïda · Snacks
- Leche de nueces omega 3 28/3Puleva · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Navettes de ProvenceReflets de France · Snacks
- Lindt Excellence Milk Chocolate 100gLindt · Snacks
- Mini cracker!Gullón · Snacks
- Hazelnut Spread + BreadsticksNutella & Go! · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Malt extract in the catalog.