Sea Salt

INCI: SEA SALT [^1_9]

CAS Number
7647-14-5 (sodium chloride equivalent)
Function
Abrasive, humectant, skin conditioning, fragrance functional [^1_9]
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) as food ingredient; permitted in cosmetics without restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minor: Can be drying at high concentrations; abrasive particle size must be specified for scrub products; source-dependent trace mineral content (may contain iodine โ€” relevant for iodine-sensitive individuals); heavy metal screening recommended per batch

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sea Salt safe in cosmetics?

Minor: Can be drying at high concentrations; abrasive particle size must be specified for scrub products; source-dependent trace mineral content (may contain iodine โ€” relevant for iodine-sensitive individuals); heavy metal screening recommended per batch The EU classifies Sea Salt as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sea Salt allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sea Salt do in cosmetics?

Sea Salt functions as: Abrasive, humectant, skin conditioning, fragrance functional [^1_9]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7647-14-5 (sodium chloride equivalent).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sea Salt?

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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