Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/AMMONIUM SULFATE/POLYSORBATE 80 FERMENT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — Polysorbate 80 is listed in 21 CFR §172.840 (food) and used in cosmetics without restriction; MoCRA safety substantiation required

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane contamination potential from ethoxylated Polysorbate 80 residues; ammonium sulfate is a known irritant at high concentrations; requires 1,4-dioxane residual testing per NY DEC/California standards; unusual non-botanical fermentation substrate

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane contamination potential from ethoxylated Polysorbate 80 residues; ammonium sulfate is a known irritant at high concentrations; requires 1,4-dioxane residual testing per NY DEC/California standards; unusual non-botanical fermentation substrate The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Ammonium Sulfate/Polysorbate 80 Ferment 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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