Albumen

INCI: ALBUMEN

CAS Number
9006-59-1
Function
Skin conditioning, film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA cosmetic restriction; GRAS as food ingredient; LD50 oral (mouse) >24 g/kg

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Major allergen โ€” egg allergy is one of the top 8 food allergens; must be considered for labeling and consumer safety; respiratory sensitization classified under CLP (H334); not a carcinogen per IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or CA Prop 65

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albumen safe in cosmetics?

Major allergen โ€” egg allergy is one of the top 8 food allergens; must be considered for labeling and consumer safety; respiratory sensitization classified under CLP (H334); not a carcinogen per IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or CA Prop 65 The EU classifies Albumen as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Albumen allowed in the EU?

Albumen EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Albumen do in cosmetics?

Albumen functions as: Skin conditioning, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9006-59-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Albumen?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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