Mertensia Extract

INCI: MERTENSIA MARITIMA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; *Mertensia maritima* extract may fall under botanical extract CAS conventions
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically reviewed by CIR; permitted under FDA's general cosmetic ingredient framework with no restriction.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited toxicological data; as a botanical extract, batch-to-batch variability and potential allergens in the plant genus should be considered.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mertensia Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited toxicological data; as a botanical extract, batch-to-batch variability and potential allergens in the plant genus should be considered. The EU classifies Mertensia Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mertensia Extract allowed in the EU?

Mertensia Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mertensia Extract do in cosmetics?

Mertensia Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; *Mertensia maritima* extract may fall under botanical extract CAS conventions.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mertensia 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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