Is Denatured Lysozyme safe in cosmetics?
Denatured Lysozyme has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Denatured Lysozyme
INCI: DENATURED LYSOZYME
Denatured Lysozyme (CAS 12650-88-3 (lysozyme base); denatured form has no separate CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
12650-88-3 (lysozyme base); denatured form has no separate CAS
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Function
Antimicrobial
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Denatured Lysozyme.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Denatured Lysozyme — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denatured Lysozyme allowed in the EU?
Denatured Lysozyme EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Denatured Lysozyme do in cosmetics?
Denatured Lysozyme functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12650-88-3 (lysozyme base); denatured form has no separate CAS.
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