Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract

INCI: PHAEOCYSTIS ANTARCTICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (biological extract)
Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; falls under general cosmetic ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Antarctic-sourced extract requiring Nagoya Protocol and ABS compliance verification; potential heavy metal contamination (arsenic) common with algal-derived ingredients—batch testing recommended; limited standalone toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract safe in cosmetics?

Antarctic-sourced extract requiring Nagoya Protocol and ABS compliance verification; potential heavy metal contamination (arsenic) common with algal-derived ingredients—batch testing recommended; limited standalone toxicological data. The EU classifies Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract do in cosmetics?

Phaeocystis Antarctica Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biological extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Phaeocystis Antarctica 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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