Euphausia Superba Oil

INCI: EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA OIL

CAS Number
8016-12-2
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient (rich in omega-3 phospholipids, astaxanthin)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” krill oil has GRAS status for food; not restricted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Crustacean allergen with tropomyosin sensitivity requiring allergen declaration on labeling. Oxidative stability must be controlled through peroxide value monitoring; astaxanthin provides some protection but rancidity risk exists. Potential coagulopathy interaction per EFSA labeling recommendation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euphausia Superba Oil safe in cosmetics?

Crustacean allergen with tropomyosin sensitivity requiring allergen declaration on labeling. Oxidative stability must be controlled through peroxide value monitoring; astaxanthin provides some protection but rancidity risk exists. Potential coagulopathy interaction per EFSA labeling recommendation. The EU classifies Euphausia Superba Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Euphausia Superba Oil allowed in the EU?

Euphausia Superba Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Euphausia Superba Oil do in cosmetics?

Euphausia Superba Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient (rich in omega-3 phospholipids, astaxanthin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-12-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Euphausia Superba Oil?

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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