Rheology Modifier

Aphanothece Sacrum (Nori) Exopolysaccharides

INCI: APHANOTHECE SACRUM EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES
CAS No specific CAS assigned (REACH-exempt)
Absorbent, emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling, moisturizing, smoothing
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Absorbent, emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling, moisturizing, smoothing

Purpose

Function

Absorbent, emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling, moisturizing, smoothing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Sourced exclusively from Suizenji-nori (Kyushu, Japan); supply-chain single-source risk rather than safety risk

US Note

Listed in CTFA/PCPC dictionary; not restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
No specific CAS assigned (REACH-exempt)
INCI
APHANOTHECE SACRUM EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES
Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026