Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract

INCI: BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
No specific CAS assigned (complex botanical/algal extract)
Function
Skin conditioning (marine algae extract — Rhodophyta family)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; seaweed extracts generally recognized as safe in food (21 CFR 184)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Significant data gap with limited standalone toxicological profile. Ensure heavy metal testing due to marine bioaccumulation risk (As, Cd, Pb, Hg). Check iodine content if relevant to formulation. Microbiological quality critical for aqueous marine extracts.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Significant data gap with limited standalone toxicological profile. Ensure heavy metal testing due to marine bioaccumulation risk (As, Cd, Pb, Hg). Check iodine content if relevant to formulation. Microbiological quality critical for aqueous marine extracts. The EU classifies Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract allowed in the EU?

Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract do in cosmetics?

Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (marine algae extract — Rhodophyta family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned (complex botanical/algal extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Betaphycus Gelatinum 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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