Spirulina Maxima Extract

INCI: SPIRULINA MAXIMA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not listed in CosIng with a specific CAS; FDA UNII: 9K7IG15M0Q
Function
Soothing agent, skin conditioning, antioxidant, hydrating
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Heavy metal contamination risk from algal biomass โ€” require COA for Pb, As, Hg, Cd. Phycocyanin content can cause intense staining; pH stability issues above pH 7.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spirulina Maxima Extract safe in cosmetics?

Heavy metal contamination risk from algal biomass โ€” require COA for Pb, As, Hg, Cd. Phycocyanin content can cause intense staining; pH stability issues above pH 7. The EU classifies Spirulina Maxima Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Spirulina Maxima Extract allowed in the EU?

Spirulina Maxima Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Spirulina Maxima Extract do in cosmetics?

Spirulina Maxima Extract functions as: Soothing agent, skin conditioning, antioxidant, hydrating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng with a specific CAS; FDA UNII: 9K7IG15M0Q.

What is the Margin of Safety for Spirulina Maxima 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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