Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder
INCI: APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE POWDER
CAS No CAS assigned
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant/cleansing, foam boosting
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Cyanobacteria can produce microcystins and other cyanotoxins; raw-material specifications must include microcystin limits (<1 µg/g per WHO guidance); sourcing and testing are critical.
US Note
Not restricted; no FDA monograph or CIR final report exists; manufacturer responsibility under FD&C Act
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