Emiliania Huxleyi Extract

INCI: EMILIANIA HUXLEYI EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (marine coccolithophore extract)
Function
Skin conditioning / skin protecting (marine biotechnology ingredient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Novel marine-sourced ingredient with limited independent safety literature; calcium carbonate component is generally recognized as safe; supplier-specific safety dossier required for CPSR; allergenicity testing recommended for marine-derived proteins.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emiliania Huxleyi Extract safe in cosmetics?

Novel marine-sourced ingredient with limited independent safety literature; calcium carbonate component is generally recognized as safe; supplier-specific safety dossier required for CPSR; allergenicity testing recommended for marine-derived proteins. The EU classifies Emiliania Huxleyi Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Emiliania Huxleyi Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Emiliania Huxleyi Extract do in cosmetics?

Emiliania Huxleyi Extract functions as: Skin conditioning / skin protecting (marine biotechnology ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (marine coccolithophore extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Emiliania Huxleyi 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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