Starfish Saponins

INCI: STARFISH SAPONINS

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned (mixture of steroidal glycosides)
Function
Skin conditioning, surfactant (natural saponin activity)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restrictions; extremely rare in cosmetic formulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Hemolytic properties of steroidal saponins are well-documented; cytotoxicity at higher concentrations; virtually no cosmetic use history; no CIR or SCCS evaluation; animal-origin with ethical/regulatory complications; not recommended without comprehensive safety dossier

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starfish Saponins safe in cosmetics?

Hemolytic properties of steroidal saponins are well-documented; cytotoxicity at higher concentrations; virtually no cosmetic use history; no CIR or SCCS evaluation; animal-origin with ethical/regulatory complications; not recommended without comprehensive safety dossier The EU classifies Starfish Saponins as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Starfish Saponins allowed in the EU?

Starfish Saponins EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Starfish Saponins do in cosmetics?

Starfish Saponins functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant (natural saponin activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned (mixture of steroidal glycosides).

What is the Margin of Safety for Starfish Saponins?

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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