Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract

INCI: CHAETOCEROS CALCITRANS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not available
Function
Skin conditioning (marine microalgae extract; valued for fucoxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidant activity)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; no FDA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No formal safety monograph available; marine sourcing requires heavy metal (arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and marine biotoxin testing; extraction solvent residues must be controlled.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract safe in cosmetics?

No formal safety monograph available; marine sourcing requires heavy metal (arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and marine biotoxin testing; extraction solvent residues must be controlled. The EU classifies Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract do in cosmetics?

Chaetoceros Calcitrans Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (marine microalgae extract; valued for fucoxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidant activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not available.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chaetoceros Calcitrans 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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