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Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

INCI: DUNALIELLA SALINA/HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
No single CAS assigned for the combination (D. salina extract alone: related to CAS 90028-20-9)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (β-carotene from D. salina; astaxanthin from H. pluvialis)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; both algae used broadly in supplements and cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dual-algae extract requires stability testing for astaxanthin oxidation sensitivity and solvent residue specifications; no mutagenicity concerns per Ames testing on individual species.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract safe in cosmetics?

Dual-algae extract requires stability testing for astaxanthin oxidation sensitivity and solvent residue specifications; no mutagenicity concerns per Ames testing on individual species. The EU classifies Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract allowed in the EU?

Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract do in cosmetics?

Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (β-carotene from D. salina; astaxanthin from H. pluvialis). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned for the combination (D. salina extract alone: related to CAS 90028-20-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dunaliella Salina/Haematococcus Pluvialis 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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