Hesperidinase

INCI: HESPERIDINASE

CAS Number
37213-47-1
Function
Skin conditioning (enzyme); hydrolyzes hesperidin glycosidic bonds
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” enzyme with food-processing GRAS precedent; no cosmetic-specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Typically sourced from Aspergillus niger fermentation; assess for residual microbial proteins. Enzyme preparations are hygroscopic with occupational inhalation sensitization risk during manufacturing. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological dossier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hesperidinase safe in cosmetics?

Typically sourced from Aspergillus niger fermentation; assess for residual microbial proteins. Enzyme preparations are hygroscopic with occupational inhalation sensitization risk during manufacturing. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Hesperidinase as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hesperidinase allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hesperidinase do in cosmetics?

Hesperidinase functions as: Skin conditioning (enzyme); hydrolyzes hesperidin glycosidic bonds. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37213-47-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hesperidinase?

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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