Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment

INCI: SACCHAROMYCES/SILVER FERMENT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning (antimicrobial properties associated with silver)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted as cosmetic ingredient; CIR yeast-derived safety assessment applicable

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Critical: If silver is in nanoform, EU Regulation 1223/2009 requires nano-specific notification (Article 16), labeling with [nano], and separate safety assessment; silver accumulation can cause argyria (irreversible skin discoloration) with chronic exposure; quantify total Ag content; confirm particle size and form

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Critical: If silver is in nanoform, EU Regulation 1223/2009 requires nano-specific notification (Article 16), labeling with [nano], and separate safety assessment; silver accumulation can cause argyria (irreversible skin discoloration) with chronic exposure; quantify total Ag content; confirm particle size and form The EU classifies Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment allowed in the EU?

Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment do in cosmetics?

Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment functions as: Skin Conditioning (antimicrobial properties associated with silver). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Saccharomyces/Silver Ferment?

adequate 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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