Is Ascophyllum Nodosum safe in cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ascophyllum Nodosum
INCI: ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM
Ascophyllum Nodosum (CAS Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed (Final Report 09/2019): safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ascophyllum Nodosum.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ascophyllum Nodosum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascophyllum Nodosum allowed in the EU?
Ascophyllum Nodosum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascophyllum Nodosum do in cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0.
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