Is Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil safe in cosmetics?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil
INCI: HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS OIL
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil (CAS 472-61-7 (astaxanthin, primary active); no single CAS for the whole oil) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
472-61-7 (astaxanthin, primary active); no single CAS for the whole oil
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Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic use; not an approved color additive (astaxanthin for food only under 21 CFR 73.35)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil allowed in the EU?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil do in cosmetics?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 472-61-7 (astaxanthin, primary active); no single CAS for the whole oil.
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