Is MUSSEL EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
MUSSEL EXTRACT has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
MUSSEL EXTRACT
Also known as: EINECS 305-363-1, Blue mussel, Common mussel
MUSSEL EXTRACT (CAS 94465-78-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not Reported. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Not Reported
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
| Allowed — not prohibited or restricted; manufacturer bears safety substantiation responsibility personalcarecouncil | | **Safety Concerns** | Potential allergenicity for shellfish-sensitive individuals; marine-sourced contamination risk (heavy metals); requires supplier COA verification | | **C...
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MUSSEL EXTRACT.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 305-363-1
Blue mussel
Common mussel
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MUSSEL EXTRACT allowed in the EU?
MUSSEL EXTRACT EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MUSSEL EXTRACT do in cosmetics?
MUSSEL EXTRACT functions as: Not Reported. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94465-78-8.
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