Sea Anemone Nematocyst

INCI: SEA ANEMONE NEMATOCYST [^1_2][^1_3]

CAS Number
Not assigned [^1_2]
Function
Humectant; skin penetration enhancement (transdermal delivery vehicle) [^1_3][^1_4]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA monograph; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Active penetration enhancer โ€” could increase absorption of co-formulated ingredients (critical formulation concern); requires species-specific sourcing (*N. vectensis* studied); freeze-dried preparation requires cold storage (2โ€“8ยฐC) [^1_4]; COSMOS/ECOCERT: animal-origin, likely non-certifiable

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sea Anemone Nematocyst safe in cosmetics?

Active penetration enhancer โ€” could increase absorption of co-formulated ingredients (critical formulation concern); requires species-specific sourcing (*N. vectensis* studied); freeze-dried preparation requires cold storage (2โ€“8ยฐC) [^1_4]; COSMOS/ECOCERT: animal-origin, likely non-certifiable The EU classifies Sea Anemone Nematocyst as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sea Anemone Nematocyst allowed in the EU?

Sea Anemone Nematocyst EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sea Anemone Nematocyst do in cosmetics?

Sea Anemone Nematocyst functions as: Humectant; skin penetration enhancement (transdermal delivery vehicle) [^1_3][^1_4]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned [^1_2].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sea Anemone Nematocyst?

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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