Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
KLH (keyhole limpet hemocyanin) is a classical immunogen and adjuvant. Topical application to intact skin is unlikely to trigger systemic immune response due to molecular size, but compromised-barrier use poses high risk. Animal-origin ingredient requires TSE/BSE-equivalent risk assessment for invertebrate sourcing. Shellfish allergy cross-reactivity not established but warrants labeling consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemocyanin safe in cosmetics?
KLH (keyhole limpet hemocyanin) is a classical immunogen and adjuvant. Topical application to intact skin is unlikely to trigger systemic immune response due to molecular size, but compromised-barrier use poses high risk. Animal-origin ingredient requires TSE/BSE-equivalent risk assessment for invertebrate sourcing. Shellfish allergy cross-reactivity not established but warrants labeling consideration. The EU classifies Hemocyanin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hemocyanin allowed in the EU?
Hemocyanin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hemocyanin do in cosmetics?
Hemocyanin functions as: Anti-sebum, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9013-72-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hemocyanin?
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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