Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Broad INCI covering hundreds of marine macroalgae species, not a single defined ingredient. EU permitted with no concentration limits. CIR safety clearance covers 32 brown algae species (2019). For CPSR, species, extraction solvent, and supplier CoA are required; generic INCI alone is insufficient for EU Article 10 compliance. Flag arsenic risk for brown algae (arsenosugars); require supplier CoA with As ≤3 mg/kg, Pb ≤5 mg/kg, Hg ≤0.1 mg/kg. Endocrine binding data for Fucus vesiculosus (ERa/ERb IC50) warrants flagging for high-concentration leave-on products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Algae Extract safe in cosmetics?
Broad INCI covering hundreds of marine macroalgae species, not a single defined ingredient. EU permitted with no concentration limits. CIR safety clearance covers 32 brown algae species (2019). For CPSR, species, extraction solvent, and supplier CoA are required; generic INCI alone is insufficient for EU Article 10 compliance. Flag arsenic risk for brown algae (arsenosugars); require supplier CoA with As ≤3 mg/kg, Pb ≤5 mg/kg, Hg ≤0.1 mg/kg. Endocrine binding data for Fucus vesiculosus (ERa/ERb IC50) warrants flagging for high-concentration leave-on products. The EU classifies Algae Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Algae Extract allowed in the EU?
Algae Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Algae Extract do in cosmetics?
Algae Extract functions as: skin conditioning, antioxidant, hair conditioning, absorbent, viscosity increasing. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92128-82-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Algae Extract?
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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