Human Keratinocytes

INCI: HUMAN KERATINOCYTES

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not explicitly prohibited for cosmetics; whole cells strongly implicate HCT/P regulation under 21 CFR 1271

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Whole human cells in a cosmetic present maximum viral, prion, and pathogen transmission risk with significant ethical concerns, viability and sterility challenges, and strongest regulatory red flag.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Human Keratinocytes safe in cosmetics?

Whole human cells in a cosmetic present maximum viral, prion, and pathogen transmission risk with significant ethical concerns, viability and sterility challenges, and strongest regulatory red flag. The EU classifies Human Keratinocytes as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Human Keratinocytes allowed in the EU?

Human Keratinocytes EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Human Keratinocytes do in cosmetics?

Human Keratinocytes functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Human Keratinocytes?

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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