Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract

INCI: CLAM PEARL SAC SECRETION EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (animal-derived extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: permitted; no specific restrictions. No CIR review identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Major data gap โ€” No systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, irritation, or sensitization data in public domain. Animal-origin ingredient: potential for protein-based sensitization, microbial contamination, and heavy metal content (marine shellfish can accumulate cadmium, mercury, lead). Allergen risk for individuals with shellfish allergy. Requires comprehensive supplier safety dossier for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract safe in cosmetics?

Major data gap โ€” No systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, irritation, or sensitization data in public domain. Animal-origin ingredient: potential for protein-based sensitization, microbial contamination, and heavy metal content (marine shellfish can accumulate cadmium, mercury, lead). Allergen risk for individuals with shellfish allergy. Requires comprehensive supplier safety dossier for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract allowed in the EU?

Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract do in cosmetics?

Clam Pearl Sac Secretion Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (animal-derived extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Clam Pearl Sac Secretion 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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