Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published independent safety data; supplier safety dossiers required; cyanobacterial ingredients generally require verification for absence of cyanotoxins (e.g., microcystins). Cyanobacterium aponinum is a thermophilic cyanobacterium originally isolated from hot springs; ferment products from cyanobacteria are valued for antioxidant and antiaging compounds including carotenoids, phycobiliproteins, and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Limited published independent safety data; supplier safety dossiers required; cyanobacterial ingredients generally require verification for absence of cyanotoxins (e.g., microcystins). Cyanobacterium aponinum is a thermophilic cyanobacterium originally isolated from hot springs; ferment products from cyanobacteria are valued for antioxidant and antiaging compounds including carotenoids, phycobiliproteins, and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) The EU classifies Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment allowed in the EU?
Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment do in cosmetics?
Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment functions as: Skin Conditioning; Skin Protecting (based on CosIng listing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (fermentation product of a microorganism).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cyanobacterium Aponinum Ferment?
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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