Is Hydrolyzed Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Carrageenan has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Carrageenan
INCI: HYDROLYZED CARRAGEENAN
Hydrolyzed Carrageenan (CAS 53973-98-1 (synonymous with poligeenan / degraded carrageenan)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
53973-98-1 (synonymous with poligeenan / degraded carrageenan)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR concluded insufficient data to determine safety. California Prop 65 listed (carcinogen — degraded carrageenan).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Carrageenan.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hydrolyzed Carrageenan — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Carrageenan allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Carrageenan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Carrageenan do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Carrageenan functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53973-98-1 (synonymous with poligeenan / degraded carrageenan).
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