Buttermilk Powder

INCI: LAC (BUTTERMILK) POWDER

CAS Number
No dedicated cosmetic CAS (food-grade CAS sometimes referenced)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, bulking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Data gap

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dairy allergen flags present. Microbial quality critical—powders are high-risk for Bacillus spp. contamination; preservative efficacy testing required in final formulation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buttermilk Powder safe in cosmetics?

Dairy allergen flags present. Microbial quality critical—powders are high-risk for Bacillus spp. contamination; preservative efficacy testing required in final formulation. The EU classifies Buttermilk Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Buttermilk Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Buttermilk Powder do in cosmetics?

Buttermilk Powder functions as: Skin conditioning agent, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No dedicated cosmetic CAS (food-grade CAS sometimes referenced).

What is the Margin of Safety for Buttermilk Powder?

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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