Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract

INCI: FURCELLARIA LUMBRICALIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; furcellaran (the carrageenan-type polysaccharide) CAS 9000-21-9
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Furcellaran has GRAS status for food (21 CFR 172.655). CIR Panel reviewed red algae-derived ingredients and concluded safe in present practices of use (2015, reaffirmed 2021).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns; potential for marine contaminants (heavy metals, iodine) โ€” request Certificate of Analysis with heavy metal specifications; use concentrations typically less than 1%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns; potential for marine contaminants (heavy metals, iodine) โ€” request Certificate of Analysis with heavy metal specifications; use concentrations typically less than 1%. The EU classifies Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract do in cosmetics?

Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; furcellaran (the carrageenan-type polysaccharide) CAS 9000-21-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Furcellaria Lumbricalis 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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