Is Algae-Derived Biopolymers safe in cosmetics?
Algae-Derived Biopolymers has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Algae-Derived Biopolymers
INCI: ALGIN
Algae-Derived Biopolymers (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Insufficient Data. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 75%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Insufficient Data
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
75%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
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Safety Data
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "9005-38-3", "ingredient_class": "anti_pollution", "primary_mechanism": "film_forming_barrier", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_…
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "9005-32-7", "polymer_class": "seaweed_polysaccharide", "botanical_source": "Laminaria/Macrocystis/Ascophyllum", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "32-400", "monosaccharide_composition": "mannuronic acid/guluronic acid", "degree_of_branching": "linear", "charge_type": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "20-400", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "moderate", "thixotropy": "weak", "yield_…
polymer
{"cas_number": "9005-32-7", "ingredient_class": "thickener/gelling_agent", "polymer_type": "natural_polysaccharide", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "32000-400000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "gel_strength_Pa": "moderate", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensit…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "yes", "oil_soluble": "no", "soluble_in": "water, glycerin", "insoluble_in": "oils, ethanol, silicones, propylene glycol", "log_p": "-6.3", "melting_point_c": "200", "appearance": "cream to tan powder", "source": "FMC"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Algae-Derived Biopolymers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Algae-Derived Biopolymers allowed in the EU?
Algae-Derived Biopolymers EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 75%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Algae-Derived Biopolymers do in cosmetics?
Algae-Derived Biopolymers functions as: Insufficient Data. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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