Is Sodium Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carrageenan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carrageenan
Also known as: Carragheen, sodium salt, Viscarin sodium
INCI: SODIUM CARRAGEENAN
Sodium Carrageenan (CAS 9061-82-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food (21 CFR 172.620). CIR safe as used (2015).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carrageenan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Binder
Emulsifier
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carrageenan.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Carragheen, sodium salt
Viscarin sodium
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Binder
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carrageenan allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carrageenan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carrageenan do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carrageenan functions as: Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9061-82-9.
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