Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract

INCI: GEPHYROCAPSA OCEANICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (marine microalgae extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR prohibition; not CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coccolithophore extract from calcium carbonate-producing marine microalgae; calcium carbonate fraction is inert but potential heavy-metal bioaccumulation from marine harvest requires screening and compositional specification of polysaccharide fraction.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract safe in cosmetics?

Coccolithophore extract from calcium carbonate-producing marine microalgae; calcium carbonate fraction is inert but potential heavy-metal bioaccumulation from marine harvest requires screening and compositional specification of polysaccharide fraction. The EU classifies Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract do in cosmetics?

Gephyrocapsa Oceanica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (marine microalgae extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Gephyrocapsa Oceanica 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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