Is Starfish Saponins safe in cosmetics?
Starfish Saponins has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Starfish Saponins
INCI: STARFISH SAPONINS
Starfish Saponins (CAS No unique CAS assigned (mixture of steroidal glycosides)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, surfactant (natural saponin activity). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned (mixture of steroidal glycosides)
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Function
Skin conditioning, surfactant (natural saponin activity)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions; extremely rare in cosmetic formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Starfish Saponins.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Starfish Saponins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starfish Saponins allowed in the EU?
Starfish Saponins EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Starfish Saponins do in cosmetics?
Starfish Saponins functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant (natural saponin activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned (mixture of steroidal glycosides).
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