Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Novel ingredient category. Claims of UV-filtering properties need substantiation. No SCCS opinion.. Derived from the lysis (cellular breakdown) of Bacillus bacteria. One commercial source (Delavie Sciences) claims origin from bacteria isolated after prolonged UV radiation exposure on the International Space Station, giving it unique UV-protective metabolite profiles. Water-soluble milky liquid suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacillus Lysate safe in cosmetics?
Novel ingredient category. Claims of UV-filtering properties need substantiation. No SCCS opinion.. Derived from the lysis (cellular breakdown) of Bacillus bacteria. One commercial source (Delavie Sciences) claims origin from bacteria isolated after prolonged UV radiation exposure on the International Space Station, giving it unique UV-protective metabolite profiles. Water-soluble milky liquid suspension. The EU classifies Bacillus Lysate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bacillus Lysate allowed in the EU?
Bacillus Lysate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bacillus Lysate do in cosmetics?
Bacillus Lysate functions as: Skin protecting; UV filter - protects skin from harmful UV radiation. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotechnology-derived).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus Lysate?
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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