Is Galactose Dehydrogenase safe in cosmetics?
Galactose Dehydrogenase has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Galactose Dehydrogenase
INCI: GALACTOSE DEHYDROGENASE
Galactose Dehydrogenase (CAS 9028-54-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (enzymatic activity). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning (enzymatic activity)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; enzyme class not specifically regulated for cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Galactose Dehydrogenase.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Galactose Dehydrogenase — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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