Is Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) safe in cosmetics?
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp)
INCI: MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) (CAS 347174-92-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Safety Assessment (Primary Safety Reference)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-218-4", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp).
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) allowed in the EU?
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) do in cosmetics?
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Giant Kelp) functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 347174-92-9.
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