Sepia Extract

INCI: SEPIA EXTRACT [^1_2]

CAS Number
92202-22-7 [^1_1]
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting [^1_1][^1_2]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no FDA monograph) [^1_3]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (cuttlefish); potential allergenicity in shellfish/marine-sensitive individuals; COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant (animal origin) [^1_2]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sepia Extract safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (cuttlefish); potential allergenicity in shellfish/marine-sensitive individuals; COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant (animal origin) [^1_2] The EU classifies Sepia Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sepia Extract allowed in the EU?

Sepia Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sepia Extract do in cosmetics?

Sepia Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting [^1_1][^1_2]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92202-22-7 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sepia Extract?

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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