Galactose Dehydrogenase

INCI: GALACTOSE DEHYDROGENASE

CAS Number
9028-54-0
Function
Skin conditioning (enzymatic activity)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; enzyme class not specifically regulated for cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Protein allergenicity must be addressed in CPSR; source organism must be specified and confirmed BSL-1; enzymatic activity in finished product should be characterized (active vs. denatured); extremely limited published tox data for topical use

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galactose Dehydrogenase safe in cosmetics?

Protein allergenicity must be addressed in CPSR; source organism must be specified and confirmed BSL-1; enzymatic activity in finished product should be characterized (active vs. denatured); extremely limited published tox data for topical use The EU classifies Galactose Dehydrogenase as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Galactose Dehydrogenase allowed in the EU?

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

What does Galactose Dehydrogenase do in cosmetics?

Galactose Dehydrogenase functions as: Skin conditioning (enzymatic activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9028-54-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Galactose Dehydrogenase?

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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