Is Arthrospira Platensis Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arthrospira Platensis Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
INCI: ARTHROSPIRA PLATENSIS EXTRACT
Arthrospira Platensis Extract (CAS 223751-80-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; Spirulina platensis extracts are widely used in US cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arthrospira Platensis Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
No specific technical function
UV stabilizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arthrospira Platensis Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Humectant
No specific technical function
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arthrospira Platensis Extract allowed in the EU?
Arthrospira Platensis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arthrospira Platensis Extract do in cosmetics?
Arthrospira Platensis Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223751-80-2.
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