Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract

INCI: SARGASSUM SILIQUASTRUM EXTRACT [^1_5]

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (note: fucoxanthin isolated from this species has CAS 3351-86-8) [^1_5]
Function
Antioxidant; skin conditioning (source of fucoxanthin carotenoid) [^1_5]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; included in CIR Brown Algae review โ€” safe in current use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Arsenic/heavy metal bioaccumulation; fucoxanthin is a carotenoid โ€” photostability should be verified in formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Arsenic/heavy metal bioaccumulation; fucoxanthin is a carotenoid โ€” photostability should be verified in formulations The EU classifies Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract do in cosmetics?

Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract functions as: Antioxidant; skin conditioning (source of fucoxanthin carotenoid) [^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (note: fucoxanthin isolated from this species has CAS 3351-86-8) [^1_5].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sargassum Siliquastrum Extract?

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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