Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Defined Cell Culture Media 3

INCI: DEFINED CELL CULTURE MEDIA 3

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex defined mixture of salts, amino acids, vitamins, and growth factors)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 250, 700, or 701; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Composition-dependent safety — each constituent must be assessed individually; potential BSE/TSE concern if animal-derived growth factors are included; manufacturer must provide full composition disclosure for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defined Cell Culture Media 3 safe in cosmetics?

Composition-dependent safety — each constituent must be assessed individually; potential BSE/TSE concern if animal-derived growth factors are included; manufacturer must provide full composition disclosure for CPSR. The EU classifies Defined Cell Culture Media 3 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Defined Cell Culture Media 3 allowed in the EU?

Defined Cell Culture Media 3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Defined Cell Culture Media 3 do in cosmetics?

Defined Cell Culture Media 3 functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex defined mixture of salts, amino acids, vitamins, and growth factors).

What is the Margin of Safety for Defined Cell Culture Media 3?

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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