Is Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Active Ingredient
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-907-6, Ascophyllum nodosum, Rockweed
INCI: ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (CAS 84775-78-0) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; no specific FDA restriction; brightening claims supported by clinical evidence; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "84775-17-7", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84775-98-4", "ingredient_class": "anti_pollution", "primary_mechanism": "film_forming_barrier", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5/urban_dust", "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": "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract.
Regulatory Flags
heavy-metal-testing-required
marine-origin
skin-brightening-clinical-evidence
hydroquinone-comparable-efficacy
tyrosinase-inhibitor
13-of-14-melanin-steps
wild-harvest-variability
hyperpigmentation-indication
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-907-6
Ascophyllum nodosum
Rockweed
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract allowed in the EU?
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract do in cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract functions as: Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-78-0.
Is Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract used outside cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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