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Expert Verdict
Ascidian tunic extract is a marine-derived skin conditioning ingredient, but raw materials require heavy metal testing due to hyperaccumulation of vanadium and other heavy metals from seawater; no CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascidian Tunic Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ascidian tunic extract is a marine-derived skin conditioning ingredient, but raw materials require heavy metal testing due to hyperaccumulation of vanadium and other heavy metals from seawater; no CIR or SCCS safety assessment exists. The EU classifies Ascidian Tunic Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ascidian Tunic Extract allowed in the EU?
Ascidian Tunic Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascidian Tunic Extract do in cosmetics?
Ascidian Tunic Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning (marine-derived ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely listed; no standard CAS in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ascidian Tunic 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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