Ecklonia Maxima Extract

INCI: ECKLONIA MAXIMA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned; EC\#: 921-943-2
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no reported uses in FDA VCRP (2019 or 2022); no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR insufficiency gaps include systemic toxicity data and dermal sensitization (as of 2019). New data submitted: acute oral LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rats); non-irritating; non-genotoxic data pending. Iodine content 2,123 ± 352 µg/g (Namibian samples). Heavy metals in CEM-K formulation: As < 0.030 mg/kg, Pb < 0.052 mg/kg, Hg < 0.1 mg/kg, Cd < 0.015 mg/kg. Phenolic constituents include phloroglucinol, eckol, fucosterol.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ecklonia Maxima Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR insufficiency gaps include systemic toxicity data and dermal sensitization (as of 2019). New data submitted: acute oral LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rats); non-irritating; non-genotoxic data pending. Iodine content 2,123 ± 352 µg/g (Namibian samples). Heavy metals in CEM-K formulation: As < 0.030 mg/kg, Pb < 0.052 mg/kg, Hg < 0.1 mg/kg, Cd < 0.015 mg/kg. Phenolic constituents include phloroglucinol, eckol, fucosterol. The EU classifies Ecklonia Maxima Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ecklonia Maxima Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ecklonia Maxima Extract do in cosmetics?

Ecklonia Maxima Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned; EC\#: 921-943-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ecklonia Maxima 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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