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Spirulina Maxima Powder

INCI: SPIRULINA MAXIMA POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (physical form of biomass)
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (in scrubs/masks), colorant (natural blue-green)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; spirulina is also a permitted color additive for food contact uses

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same heavy metal contamination concern as all spirulina ingredients. Microbial load must be controlled (TPC, yeast/mold) since it's a dried biological material. Particle size distribution should be specified for leave-on vs rinse-off.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spirulina Maxima Powder safe in cosmetics?

Same heavy metal contamination concern as all spirulina ingredients. Microbial load must be controlled (TPC, yeast/mold) since it's a dried biological material. Particle size distribution should be specified for leave-on vs rinse-off. The EU classifies Spirulina Maxima Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Spirulina Maxima Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Spirulina Maxima Powder do in cosmetics?

Spirulina Maxima Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (in scrubs/masks), colorant (natural blue-green). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (physical form of biomass).

What is the Margin of Safety for Spirulina Maxima Powder?

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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