# CARRAGEENAN

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid3020255
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Abrasive, Binder, Deodorizer, Emulsifier, Filler, Fragrance, Humectant, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Softener and conditioner, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier, gel forming
Identifier: DTXSID3020255

> CARRAGEENAN is used as abrasive / binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 316 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Personal care, Vehicle. Assessed from 16 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 316 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Personal care, Vehicle.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 316 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: PASTE; Potency: 0.3 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: NASAL; Dosage form: POWDER; Potency: NA
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 161 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: 15 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 6 mg/5ml
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 15 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: RESPIRATORY (INHALATION); Dosage form: POWDER; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Potency: 0.5 %w/w
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- US: observed in branded food ingredient statements — Observed in 2 USDA branded foods including 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING.

_Assessed by Greenveil._