Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides

INCI: DEPOLYMERIZED PRASINOCOCCUS CAPSULATUS EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES

CAS Number
Not assigned (proprietary marine biotech ingredient)
Function
Skin conditioning and moisturizing agent; polysaccharide fragments derived from the green microalga Prasinococcus capsulatus
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no FDA prohibition. Falls under general cosmetic ingredient allowance.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data-poor ingredient with no SCCS opinion or CIR review; marine-sourced material requires heavy metals and microbiological screening; novel food-grade safety data may require extrapolation for cosmetic product safety report.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides safe in cosmetics?

Data-poor ingredient with no SCCS opinion or CIR review; marine-sourced material requires heavy metals and microbiological screening; novel food-grade safety data may require extrapolation for cosmetic product safety report. The EU classifies Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides allowed in the EU?

Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides do in cosmetics?

Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides functions as: Skin conditioning and moisturizing agent; polysaccharide fragments derived from the green microalga Prasinococcus capsulatus. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (proprietary marine biotech ingredient).

What is the Margin of Safety for Depolymerized Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides?

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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