Glycoprotein

INCI: GLYCOPROTEIN

CAS Number
Not assigned (generic class name; no single CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Source specification critical โ€” must document origin (bovine, marine, plant, yeast) in PIF. BSE/TSE risk assessment required for bovine-derived variants per EU Regulation 1223/2009, Article 15

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycoprotein safe in cosmetics?

Source specification critical โ€” must document origin (bovine, marine, plant, yeast) in PIF. BSE/TSE risk assessment required for bovine-derived variants per EU Regulation 1223/2009, Article 15 The EU classifies Glycoprotein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycoprotein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycoprotein do in cosmetics?

Glycoprotein functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (generic class name; no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycoprotein?

adequate 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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