Egg Shell Membrane

INCI: EGG SHELL MEMBRANE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential trace egg allergen residue; microbiological quality control critical; animal by-product compliance required; limited published dermal safety data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egg Shell Membrane safe in cosmetics?

Potential trace egg allergen residue; microbiological quality control critical; animal by-product compliance required; limited published dermal safety data available. The EU classifies Egg Shell Membrane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Egg Shell Membrane allowed in the EU?

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

What does Egg Shell Membrane do in cosmetics?

Egg Shell Membrane functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Egg Shell Membrane?

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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