Is Egg Shell Membrane Extract safe in cosmetics?
Egg Shell Membrane Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Egg Shell Membrane Extract
INCI: EGG SHELL MEMBRANE EXTRACT
Egg Shell Membrane Extract (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative, skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Egg Shell Membrane Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Egg Shell Membrane Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egg Shell Membrane Extract allowed in the EU?
Egg Shell Membrane Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Egg Shell Membrane Extract do in cosmetics?
Egg Shell Membrane Extract functions as: Preservative, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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