Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL — IARC Group 2B carcinogen (degraded carrageenan/poligeenan); CIR Panel unable to distinguish cosmetic-grade hydrolyzed carrageenan from poligeenan; animal studies show colon tumor induction; California Prop 65 listed; no adequate manufacturing or impurity data provided to CIR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL — IARC Group 2B carcinogen (degraded carrageenan/poligeenan); CIR Panel unable to distinguish cosmetic-grade hydrolyzed carrageenan from poligeenan; animal studies show colon tumor induction; California Prop 65 listed; no adequate manufacturing or impurity data provided to CIR. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Carrageenan as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Carrageenan?
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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