Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil

INCI: SCHIZOCHYTRIUM LIMACINUM OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient (DHA-rich algal oil, >55% DHA)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated for cosmetics; Novel Food safety assessment completed by EFSA (strain FCC-3204) supports safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Same oxidative stability concerns as \#6; production under HACCP/GMP confirmed ; verify strain identity; store at ≤–20°C to prevent rancidity

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil safe in cosmetics?

Same oxidative stability concerns as \#6; production under HACCP/GMP confirmed ; verify strain identity; store at ≤–20°C to prevent rancidity The EU classifies Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil allowed in the EU?

Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil do in cosmetics?

Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient (DHA-rich algal oil, >55% DHA). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Schizochytrium Limacinum Oil?

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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