Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential carrageenan degradation products (poligeenan) if over-hydrolysed at low pH; heavy metal testing required for marine origin; CIR reviewed red algae-derived ingredients and found them safe as used; specification of hydrolysis conditions critical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Furcellaran safe in cosmetics?
Potential carrageenan degradation products (poligeenan) if over-hydrolysed at low pH; heavy metal testing required for marine origin; CIR reviewed red algae-derived ingredients and found them safe as used; specification of hydrolysis conditions critical The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Furcellaran as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed Furcellaran allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Furcellaran EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Furcellaran do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Furcellaran functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73297-69-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Furcellaran?
adequate 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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