Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk

INCI: COCOYL HYDROLYZED SILK

CAS Number
222400-35-1
Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted. CIR Panel reviewed Hydrolyzed Silk and 9 other silk protein ingredients โ€” 8 concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (silkworm Bombyx mori) โ€” vegan claims not possible. Hydrolyzed Silk itself was cleared by CIR Panel, though two related silk ingredients had insufficient data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (silkworm Bombyx mori) โ€” vegan claims not possible. Hydrolyzed Silk itself was cleared by CIR Panel, though two related silk ingredients had insufficient data. The EU classifies Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 222400-35-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk?

adequate 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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