Spinal Cord Extract

INCI: SPINAL CORD EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex animal-derived extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning (historical use)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Effectively prohibited โ€” FDA guidance prohibits use of specified risk materials (SRM) including spinal cord from cattle โ‰ฅ30 months in cosmetics due to BSE concerns

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿšซ DO NOT USE. BSE/TSE prion contamination risk; EU Annex II banned; FDA SRM guidance prohibits; no safe use level can be established for prion-contaminated material

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spinal Cord Extract safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿšซ DO NOT USE. BSE/TSE prion contamination risk; EU Annex II banned; FDA SRM guidance prohibits; no safe use level can be established for prion-contaminated material The EU classifies Spinal Cord Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Spinal Cord Extract allowed in the EU?

Spinal Cord Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Spinal Cord Extract do in cosmetics?

Spinal Cord Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning (historical use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex animal-derived extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Spinal Cord 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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