Deinococcus Extract

INCI: DEINOCOCCUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (biotechnology-derived)
Function
Skin conditioning / antioxidant (UV-protective carotenoid-rich extract from Deinococcus spp.)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific prohibition or restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Novel biotechnology ingredient with lack of comprehensive toxicological dossier; supplier-level toxicity data recommended including acute dermal, sensitization HRIPT, and genotoxicity battery before CPSR sign-off.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deinococcus Extract safe in cosmetics?

Novel biotechnology ingredient with lack of comprehensive toxicological dossier; supplier-level toxicity data recommended including acute dermal, sensitization HRIPT, and genotoxicity battery before CPSR sign-off. The EU classifies Deinococcus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Deinococcus Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Deinococcus Extract do in cosmetics?

Deinococcus Extract functions as: Skin conditioning / antioxidant (UV-protective carotenoid-rich extract from Deinococcus spp.). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotechnology-derived).

What is the Margin of Safety for Deinococcus 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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