Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate

INCI: PICHIA/GLYCERIN/METHYL ALCOHOL/AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (humectant, barrier support via ferment-derived amino acids, peptides, sugars)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically FDA-regulated; permitted under general cosmetic safety provisions. CIR: not individually assessed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Methanol is EU Annex II banned substance. Must demonstrate residual methanol <10 ppm in final ingredient. Ammonium hydroxide residuals also require specification. CPSR assessor will likely reject without certificate of analysis confirming absence of free methanol

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Methanol is EU Annex II banned substance. Must demonstrate residual methanol <10 ppm in final ingredient. Ammonium hydroxide residuals also require specification. CPSR assessor will likely reject without certificate of analysis confirming absence of free methanol The EU classifies Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning (humectant, barrier support via ferment-derived amino acids, peptides, sugars). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pichia/Glycerin/Methyl Alcohol/Ammonium Hydroxide Ferment Extract Filtrate?

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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