Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Microbial contamination risk; must be properly preserved/cleaned; marine allergen potential; sustainability concerns with wild-harvested sponges
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sponge safe in cosmetics?
Microbial contamination risk; must be properly preserved/cleaned; marine allergen potential; sustainability concerns with wild-harvested sponges The EU classifies Sponge as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sponge allowed in the EU?
Sponge EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sponge do in cosmetics?
Sponge functions as: Abrasive — physical exfoliation/application tool material. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (animal-origin material; related: Hydrolyzed Sponge — CosIng Ref 56602).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sponge?
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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