Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Propylene Glycol Alginate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 7500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | guinea pig | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | cat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 3750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 780 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 720 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 700 mg/kg bw/day | oral | hamster | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 800 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rabbit | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 7500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Seaweed-derived – verify supplier COA for heavy metal traces (arsenic, lead, cadmium); pH-sensitive viscosity behavior; film-forming properties may affect formulation stability
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Alginate safe in cosmetics?
Seaweed-derived – verify supplier COA for heavy metal traces (arsenic, lead, cadmium); pH-sensitive viscosity behavior; film-forming properties may affect formulation stability The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Alginate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Propylene Glycol Alginate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Alginate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Alginate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Alginate functions as: Binding, Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-37-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Alginate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Propylene Glycol Alginate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Propylene Glycol Alginate is 7500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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