Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

INCI: GIGARTINA STELLATA/KAPPAPHYCUS ALVAREZII EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR 2021 Red Algae report identified both component species among insufficient safety data ingredients. Manufacturing, composition, and human dermal irritation data exist for individual species, but the combined INCI lacks independent safety review. Kappa-carrageenan content requires heavy-metal and degraded carrageenan screening.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR 2021 Red Algae report identified both component species among insufficient safety data ingredients. Manufacturing, composition, and human dermal irritation data exist for individual species, but the combined INCI lacks independent safety review. Kappa-carrageenan content requires heavy-metal and degraded carrageenan screening. The EU classifies Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract allowed in the EU?

Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract do in cosmetics?

Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii 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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