Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment

INCI: SYNECHOCOCCUS ELONGATUS/ALGAE FERMENT (RETIRED INCI — 2015)

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning — miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; INCI retirement does not affect legality but affects labeling compliance

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

🟡 INCI RETIRED: This name was retired in 2015. Using it on product labels may cause regulatory non-compliance in markets requiring current INCI nomenclature. Verify the current replacement INCI name with PCPC/INCI dictionary

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment safe in cosmetics?

🟡 INCI RETIRED: This name was retired in 2015. Using it on product labels may cause regulatory non-compliance in markets requiring current INCI nomenclature. Verify the current replacement INCI name with PCPC/INCI dictionary The EU classifies Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment allowed in the EU?

Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment do in cosmetics?

Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment functions as: Skin conditioning — miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Synechococcus Elongatus/Algae Ferment?

adequate 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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