Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Marine-sourced: verify heavy metal and iodine content. Pharmaceutical/biomedical grade Agarose is readily available and provides tighter specifications than cosmetic-grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Agarose safe in cosmetics?
Marine-sourced: verify heavy metal and iodine content. Pharmaceutical/biomedical grade Agarose is readily available and provides tighter specifications than cosmetic-grade The EU classifies Agarose as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Agarose allowed in the EU?
Agarose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Agarose do in cosmetics?
Agarose functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9012-36-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Agarose?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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