Algae Oligosaccharides

INCI: ALGAE OLIGOSACCHARIDES

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning — produced by enzymatic degradation of agar from Gelidium and other algae
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; agar-derived products have long food/cosmetic use history

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Enzymatic processing should be validated for residual enzyme removal; source species documentation needed

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Algae Oligosaccharides safe in cosmetics?

Enzymatic processing should be validated for residual enzyme removal; source species documentation needed The EU classifies Algae Oligosaccharides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Algae Oligosaccharides allowed in the EU?

Algae Oligosaccharides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Algae Oligosaccharides do in cosmetics?

Algae Oligosaccharides functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning — produced by enzymatic degradation of agar from Gelidium and other algae. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Algae Oligosaccharides?

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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