Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract

INCI: GRACILARIA VERRUCOSA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Humectant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed in 2021 Red Algae assessment; however, CIR found data insufficient to confirm safety for 44 of 60 red algae ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Arsenic levels vary by geographical origin with recommended limits: inorganic As < 3 mg/kg DW, Cd < 0.5 mg/kg DW, Hg < 0.1 mg/kg DW, Pb < 5 mg/kg DW; heavy metal certificate of analysis mandatory due to insufficient safety data confirmation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract safe in cosmetics?

Arsenic levels vary by geographical origin with recommended limits: inorganic As < 3 mg/kg DW, Cd < 0.5 mg/kg DW, Hg < 0.1 mg/kg DW, Pb < 5 mg/kg DW; heavy metal certificate of analysis mandatory due to insufficient safety data confirmation. The EU classifies Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract do in cosmetics?

Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract functions as: Humectant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gracilaria Verrucosa 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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