Sea Silt
INCI: SEA SILT (ALSO REFERRED TO AS MARIS LIMUS IN SOME DATABASES)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Heavy metal contamination is the primary concern (especially in Dead Sea/marine sediments — test for lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium); microbiological contamination risk (organic matter in silt); source-dependent composition variability; particle size specification needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sea Silt safe in cosmetics?
Heavy metal contamination is the primary concern (especially in Dead Sea/marine sediments — test for lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium); microbiological contamination risk (organic matter in silt); source-dependent composition variability; particle size specification needed The EU classifies Sea Silt as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sea Silt allowed in the EU?
Sea Silt EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sea Silt do in cosmetics?
Sea Silt functions as: Skin conditioning, absorbent, cleansing [^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sea Silt?
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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