Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract

INCI: ISOCHRYSIS GALBANA/PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biological extract from two microalgae species)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally well-tolerated. As a marine-derived biological extract, batch-to-batch variability and potential marine allergens should be considered. Microbiological quality control of the extract is essential. No significant toxicological flags identified. Derived from two marine microalgae - Isochrysis galbana (a haptophyte) and Phaeodactylum tricornutum (a diatom). Rich in essential fatty acids (particularly omega-3 EPA from P. tricornutum), amino acids, fucoxanthin, and minerals. Clinical dat...

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Generally well-tolerated. As a marine-derived biological extract, batch-to-batch variability and potential marine allergens should be considered. Microbiological quality control of the extract is essential. No significant toxicological flags identified. Derived from two marine microalgae - Isochrysis galbana (a haptophyte) and Phaeodactylum tricornutum (a diatom). Rich in essential fatty acids (particularly omega-3 EPA from P. tricornutum), amino acids, fucoxanthin, and minerals. Clinical dat... The EU classifies Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract allowed in the EU?

Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract do in cosmetics?

Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex biological extract from two microalgae species).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isochrysis Galbana/Phaeodactylum Tricornutum 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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