Spiculisporic Acid

INCI: SPICULISPORIC ACID

CAS Number
469-77-2
Function
Antimicrobial, Exfoliating, Skin Conditioning (Humectant), Surfactant–Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; falls under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no FDA pre-approval required)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited human safety data; produced via fermentation (Penicillium spiculisporum); ensure microbial purity of raw material

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiculisporic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Very limited human safety data; produced via fermentation (Penicillium spiculisporum); ensure microbial purity of raw material The EU classifies Spiculisporic Acid as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Spiculisporic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Spiculisporic Acid do in cosmetics?

Spiculisporic Acid functions as: Antimicrobial, Exfoliating, Skin Conditioning (Humectant), Surfactant–Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 469-77-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Spiculisporic Acid?

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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