Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Potential heavy metal contamination (arsenic, lead, cadmium) depending on marine harvest origin; batch testing recommended. Carrageenan content may raise discussion, though topical application is not subject to the same concerns as ingestion.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract safe in cosmetics?
Potential heavy metal contamination (arsenic, lead, cadmium) depending on marine harvest origin; batch testing recommended. Carrageenan content may raise discussion, though topical application is not subject to the same concerns as ingestion. The EU classifies Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract allowed in the EU?
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract do in cosmetics?
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (algal extract); CosIng Ref No: 57819.
What is the Margin of Safety for Kappaphycus Alvarezii 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract in your formulation.