Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract

INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL EUGLENA GRACILIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (inferred); Euglena gracilis extracts are valued for β-glucan (paramylon) content and antioxidant properties
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; no monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

🔴 Novel ingredient with significant data gap; Euglena gracilis is a microalgal protist — verify supplier safety dossier; may require novel ingredient notification in some jurisdictions

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract safe in cosmetics?

🔴 Novel ingredient with significant data gap; Euglena gracilis is a microalgal protist — verify supplier safety dossier; may require novel ingredient notification in some jurisdictions The EU classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract allowed in the EU?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (inferred); Euglena gracilis extracts are valued for β-glucan (paramylon) content and antioxidant properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carboxymethyl Euglena Gracilis Extract?

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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