Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder

INCI: PORPHYRA UMBILICALIS POWDER

CAS Number
Not separately assigned (parent species CAS: 223751-76-6 applies to extract form)
Function
Skin conditioning; abrasive (physical form — dried, milled algae)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Particle size distribution is critical to prevent inhalation hazard during manufacturing; implement dust controls. If used as an exfoliant, characterize particle shape and size to avoid micro-abrasion concerns. Heavy metal testing requirements apply as for extract form.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder safe in cosmetics?

Particle size distribution is critical to prevent inhalation hazard during manufacturing; implement dust controls. If used as an exfoliant, characterize particle shape and size to avoid micro-abrasion concerns. Heavy metal testing requirements apply as for extract form. The EU classifies Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder allowed in the EU?

Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder do in cosmetics?

Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder functions as: Skin conditioning; abrasive (physical form — dried, milled algae). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned (parent species CAS: 223751-76-6 applies to extract form).

What is the Margin of Safety for Porphyra Umbilicalis Powder?

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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