Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

INCI: UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting (anti-pollution)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR concluded safe as used (December 2018) โ€” one of only 6 brown algae ingredients to receive full safety clearance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor heavy metal (arsenic) and iodine impurity levels in raw material; one pharmaceutical-grade SDS notes R62/R63 (possible reproductive risk) at high concentrations โ€” not applicable at cosmetic use levels

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Undaria Pinnatifida Extract safe in cosmetics?

Monitor heavy metal (arsenic) and iodine impurity levels in raw material; one pharmaceutical-grade SDS notes R62/R63 (possible reproductive risk) at high concentrations โ€” not applicable at cosmetic use levels The EU classifies Undaria Pinnatifida Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Undaria Pinnatifida Extract allowed in the EU?

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Undaria Pinnatifida Extract do in cosmetics?

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting (anti-pollution). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Undaria Pinnatifida Extract?

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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