Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract

INCI: CHLOROGLOEOPSIS FRITSCHII EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (cyanobacterial extract)
Function
Skin protecting agent (UV-absorbing mycosporine-like amino acids, scytonemin producer)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; permitted under general provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gaps: cyanobacteria can produce cyanotoxins (microcystins, anatoxins) โ€” batch purity and absence of cyanotoxins must be verified. No CIR review; no SCCS opinion. Robust supplier certificate of analysis with cyanotoxin limits required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gaps: cyanobacteria can produce cyanotoxins (microcystins, anatoxins) โ€” batch purity and absence of cyanotoxins must be verified. No CIR review; no SCCS opinion. Robust supplier certificate of analysis with cyanotoxin limits required. The EU classifies Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract do in cosmetics?

Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii Extract functions as: Skin protecting agent (UV-absorbing mycosporine-like amino acids, scytonemin producer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (cyanobacterial extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Chlorogloeopsis Fritschii 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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