Codium Tomentosum Powder

INCI: CODIUM TOMENTOSUM POWDER

CAS Number
223749-84-0 (parent extract CAS; powder form shares this reference)
Function
Skin conditioning (green alga, Codiaceae family)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions. Cross-referenced in CIR algae-derived ingredients review (Draft Report, 2021); CIR issued Insufficient Data Announcement requesting sensitization data on all algae ingredients.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Marine-sourced ingredient with iodine content and heavy metal considerations requiring GMP control; composition and impurity data recommended by CIR Panel due to insufficient sensitization data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Codium Tomentosum Powder safe in cosmetics?

Marine-sourced ingredient with iodine content and heavy metal considerations requiring GMP control; composition and impurity data recommended by CIR Panel due to insufficient sensitization data. The EU classifies Codium Tomentosum Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Codium Tomentosum Powder allowed in the EU?

Codium Tomentosum Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Codium Tomentosum Powder do in cosmetics?

Codium Tomentosum Powder functions as: Skin conditioning (green alga, Codiaceae family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-84-0 (parent extract CAS; powder form shares this reference).

What is the Margin of Safety for Codium Tomentosum Powder?

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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