Is Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract safe in cosmetics?
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
Also known as: Silybum marianum extracts, Flavopherol, EINECS 283-298-7, Lady's thistle (Silybum marianum L. Gaertner), Milk thistle extracts
INCI: ALGAE EXTRACT
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract (CAS 84604-20-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Per CosIng and multiple databases, the assigned functions are: other. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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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Function
Per CosIng and multiple databases, the assigned functions are: other
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR report - no US-side formal safety review exists.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Nannochloropsis Oculata 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 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "4", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry", "acne_safe": "no", "source": "Fulton 1989, Kligman studies"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Known Synonyms
Silybum marianum extracts
Flavopherol
EINECS 283-298-7
Lady's thistle (Silybum marianum L. Gaertner)
Milk thistle extracts
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
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
582
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract allowed in the EU?
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract do in cosmetics?
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract functions as: Per CosIng and multiple databases, the assigned functions are: other. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84604-20-6.
Is Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract used outside cosmetics?
Nannochloropsis Oculata 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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