Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract
INCI: ECKLONIA CAVA/SACCHARINA JAPONICA EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Combined extract may have additive iodine levels from both species. Saccharina japonica is a known arsenic accumulator (arsenosugars). Heavy metal panel (As, Pb, Cd, Hg) and iodine quantification are mandatory per batch. Phthalates (DBP, DEHP) reported as natural constituents of Saccharina japonica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Combined extract may have additive iodine levels from both species. Saccharina japonica is a known arsenic accumulator (arsenosugars). Heavy metal panel (As, Pb, Cd, Hg) and iodine quantification are mandatory per batch. Phthalates (DBP, DEHP) reported as natural constituents of Saccharina japonica. The EU classifies Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract allowed in the EU?
Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract do in cosmetics?
Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning - combined extract of Ecklonia cava and Saccharina japonica (syn. Laminaria japonica). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ecklonia Cava/Saccharina Japonica Extract?
adequate 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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