Is Mertensia Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mertensia Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mertensia Extract
INCI: MERTENSIA MARITIMA EXTRACT
Mertensia Extract (CAS Not specifically assigned; *Mertensia maritima* extract may fall under botanical extract CAS conventions) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; *Mertensia maritima* extract may fall under botanical extract CAS conventions
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mertensia Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mertensia Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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