Is Tetradesmus obliquus Extract safe in cosmetics?
Tetradesmus obliquus Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetradesmus obliquus Extract
INCI: TETRADESMUS OBLIQUUS EXTRACT
Tetradesmus obliquus Extract (CAS Not assigned (biological extract from green microalga *Tetradesmus obliquus*, formerly *Scenedesmus obliquus*)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant (microalgae-derived bioactive extract). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned (biological extract from green microalga *Tetradesmus obliquus*, formerly *Scenedesmus obliquus*)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (microalgae-derived bioactive extract)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no specific restrictions, but as a biological extract, composition documentation is expected
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetradesmus obliquus Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Tetradesmus obliquus Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetradesmus obliquus Extract allowed in the EU?
Tetradesmus obliquus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetradesmus obliquus Extract do in cosmetics?
Tetradesmus obliquus Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (microalgae-derived bioactive extract). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biological extract from green microalga *Tetradesmus obliquus*, formerly *Scenedesmus obliquus*).
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