Glycoproteins

INCI: GLYCOPROTEINS

CAS Number
No single CAS (biological class — varies by source organism)
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, biological signaling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE risk if bovine-derived — require supplier BSE/TSE-free certificate; allergenicity is source-dependent (e.g., snail secretion glycoproteins vs. yeast-derived); microbial contamination risk for biological extracts — ensure preservative efficacy testing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycoproteins safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk if bovine-derived — require supplier BSE/TSE-free certificate; allergenicity is source-dependent (e.g., snail secretion glycoproteins vs. yeast-derived); microbial contamination risk for biological extracts — ensure preservative efficacy testing The EU classifies Glycoproteins as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycoproteins allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycoproteins do in cosmetics?

Glycoproteins functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, biological signaling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (biological class — varies by source organism).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycoproteins?

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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