Laminaria Japonica Powder

INCI: LAMINARIA JAPONICA POWDER

CAS Number
90046-12-1 (generic Laminaria CAS) / CosIng entry specific to species
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — Laminaria spp. kelp GRAS (21 CFR 184.1120); authorized food additive (21 CFR 172.365)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Arsenic is a documented concern for L. japonica specifically due to variable arsenosugar content; DBP and DEHP occur naturally in this species; heavy metals and iodine levels can be elevated (up to 2000+ µg/g). Batch testing for inorganic arsenic levels is recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laminaria Japonica Powder safe in cosmetics?

Arsenic is a documented concern for L. japonica specifically due to variable arsenosugar content; DBP and DEHP occur naturally in this species; heavy metals and iodine levels can be elevated (up to 2000+ µg/g). Batch testing for inorganic arsenic levels is recommended. The EU classifies Laminaria Japonica Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Laminaria Japonica Powder allowed in the EU?

Laminaria Japonica Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laminaria Japonica Powder do in cosmetics?

Laminaria Japonica Powder functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90046-12-1 (generic Laminaria CAS) / CosIng entry specific to species.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laminaria Japonica Powder?

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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