Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
✅ Minimal concerns; ensure microbiological quality control during sourcing; heavy metal and pollutant testing required from harvesting location; hypertonic solution may cause irritation on compromised skin barrier [^1_8]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sea Water safe in cosmetics?
✅ Minimal concerns; ensure microbiological quality control during sourcing; heavy metal and pollutant testing required from harvesting location; hypertonic solution may cause irritation on compromised skin barrier [^1_8] The EU classifies Sea Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sea Water allowed in the EU?
Sea Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sea Water do in cosmetics?
Sea Water functions as: Skin Conditioning; Humectant; Solvent [^1_8]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (CosIng Ref No. 92544) [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Sea Water?
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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