Fucus Spiralis Extract

INCI: FUCUS SPIRALIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not established (no CAS listed in CIR or CosIng)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; brown algae GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1120

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data-poor ingredient with ethanolic extracts containing vaccenic acid; sterol composition characterized; heavy metals, arsenic, and iodine content pose potential risks; supplier toxicology package required.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fucus Spiralis Extract safe in cosmetics?

Data-poor ingredient with ethanolic extracts containing vaccenic acid; sterol composition characterized; heavy metals, arsenic, and iodine content pose potential risks; supplier toxicology package required. The EU classifies Fucus Spiralis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Fucus Spiralis Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fucus Spiralis Extract do in cosmetics?

Fucus Spiralis Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established (no CAS listed in CIR or CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Fucus Spiralis 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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